Metallo-beta-lactamase inhibitors

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to metallo-beta-lactamase inhibitor compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Z, R A , X 1 , X 2  and R 1  are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions which comprise a metallo-beta-lactamase inhibitor compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, optionally in combination with a beta-lactam antibiotic and/or a beta-lactamase inhibitor. The invention further relates to methods for treating a bacterial infection comprising administering to a patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of one or more β-lactam antibiotics and optionally in combination with one or more beta-lactamase inhibitor compounds. The compounds of the invention are useful in the methods described herein for overcoming antibiotic resistance.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to novel metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors and theiruses. A preferred use of the metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors is forreducing bacterial beta-lactam antibiotic resistance.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Bacterial antibiotic resistance has become one of the most seriousthreats to modern health care. Infections caused by resistant bacteriafrequently result in longer hospital stays, higher mortality andincreased cost of treatment. See, e.g., Cohen, Science 1992,257:1051-1055. The need for new antibiotics will continue to escalatebecause bacteria have a remarkable ability to develop resistance to newagents, rendering them quickly ineffective. See, e.g., Neu, Science1992, 257: 1064-1073. The spread of antibiotic resistance has beenreferred to as a pandemic. A solution to the growing public healththreat will require an interdisciplinary approach. See, e.g., Anderson,Nature America 1999, 5: 147-149. See also Bush et al., Nature Reviews inMicrobiology 2011, 9: 894-896; Levy and Marshall, Nature Medicine 2004,10: S122-S129; Livermore, Clinical Infectious Diseases 2003, 36:S11-S23; and Roberts et al., Clinical Infectious Diseases 2009, 49:1175-1184.

The present crisis has prompted various efforts to elucidate themechanisms responsible for bacterial resistance. The widespread use ofpenicillins and cephalosporins has resulted in the emergence ofβ-lactamases, a family of bacterial enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysisof the β-lactam ring common to numerous presently used antibiotics. See,Coulton et al., Progress in Medicinal Chemistry 1994, 31: 297-349. Thisfamily of bacterial β-lactamases is further divided into foursub-families: A, C, and D families, which comprise β-lactamases thathave a serine at the active site that catalyzes the hydrolysis ofβ-lactam antibiotics, and B family, which comprises β-lactamases thatare zinc metalloenzymes. Resistance mediated by β-lactamases is acritical aspect at the core of the development of bacterial antibioticresistance. See, Dudley, Pharmacotherapy 1995, 15: 9S-14S. Clavulanicacid, which is a metabolite of Streptomyces clavuligerus, and twosemi-synthetic inhibitors, sulbactam and tazobactam, are currentlyavailable semi-synthetic or natural product β-lactamase inhibitors.Synthetic β-lactamase inhibitors have also been described. See, U.S.Pat. Nos. 5,698,577; 5,510,343; 6,472,406; Hubschwerlen et al., J. Med.Chem. 1998, 41: 3961; and Livermore et al., J. Med. Chem. 1997, 40:335-343. Poole (Cell. Mol. Life Sci. 2004, 61: 2200-2223) provides areview of the resistance of bacterial pathogens to β-lactam antibioticsand approaches for overcoming resistance. For a review of inhibitors ofmetallo β-lactamases, see Fast and Sutton, Biochimica et Biophysica ActaProteins and Proteomics 2013, 1834(8): 1648-1659.

U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2003/0199541 disclosescertain azabicyclic compounds including certain7-oxo-6-diazabicyclic[3.2.1]octane-2-carboxamides and their use asanti-bacterial agents. U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US2004/0157826 discloses heterobicyclic compounds including certaindiazepine carboxamide and diazepine carboxylate derivatives and theiruse as anti-bacterials and β-lactamase inhibitors. International PatentApplication Publication No. WO 2008/039420 discloses7-oxo-2,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-6-sulfooxy-2-carboxamides and theiruse as β-lactamase inhibitors.

Zheng et al. (PLOS One 2013, 8(5), e62955) disclose substituted2,5-bis-tetrazolylmethyl-thiophenes and their use as β-lactamseinhibitors. Chinese Patent Application Publication No. CN103130686 Adiscloses N,N′-diaryl-ureas and their use as inhibitors of metalloβ-lactamases. Chinese Patent Application Publication No. CN103191091 Adiscloses substituted arylsulfonamides and their use as inhibitors ofmetallo β-lactamases.

U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,786,311; 4,746,353; 4,838,925; European PatentApplication Publication Nos. EP204513; EP244166; and Chinese PatentApplication Publication No. CN1095549A disclose substituted2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamides and their use as herbicides.

International Patent Application Publication No. WO 2015/112441discloses substituted 1H- and 2H-tetrazol-5-yl sulfonamide compounds asmetallo β-lactamase inhibitors.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to substituted 1H- and2H-tetrazol-5-yl sulfonamide compounds and related compounds which aremetallo-β-lactamase inhibitors. The compounds, and theirpharmaceutically acceptable salts, are useful, for example, incombination with β-lactam antibiotics, and optionally serine β-lactamaseinhibitors, for the treatment of bacterial infections, particularlyantibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. More particularly, thepresent invention includes compounds of Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

X¹ is N or CH;

X² is N or CH;

Z is tetrazolyl, wherein Z is linked through a carbon to carbon bond tothe six-membered core ring having X₁ and X₂;

R^(A) is —(CH₂)_(n)-AryA1, —(CH₂)_(n)-HetA1, —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl,or —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl, wherein said —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyland —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl are optionally substituted with 1, 2,or 3 substituents independently selected from —NH₂, —OH, —F, and—NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆alkyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from —F, —CF₃, —NR^(a)R^(b), and —OR^(a);

R¹ is

-   -   1) —NH₂;    -   2) —NR^(a)—C₁-C₆alkyl optionally substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4        substituents independently selected from —F, —CF₃,        —CH(NH₂)C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)OH, —(CH₂)₁₋₂NH₂,        —NR^(a)(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂, —NR^(a)R^(b), —N⁺R^(a)R^(b)CH₃,        —NHCH₂CH₂OCH₃, —OR^(a), and —O(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂;    -   3) —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆alkyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2        substituents independently selected from —F, —CF₃,        —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)OH, —NR^(a)R^(b), —N⁺R^(a)R^(b)CH₃,        —NHCH₂CH₂OCH₃, —OR^(a), and —O(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂;    -   4) —NR^(a)(CH₂)_(n)—C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, wherein the C₃-C₆cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted with —CH₂OH or —NH₂;    -   5) a nitrogen-linked 4-6 membered monocyclic heterocycloalkyl        with 0, 1, or 2, additional heteroatom ring atoms independently        selected from N, O and S, or a nitrogen-linked 6- to 10-membered        bicyclic heterocycloalkyl with 0, 1, 2, or 3 additional        heteroatom ring atoms selected from N, O and S wherein the        bicyclic ring may be bridged, fused or spirocyclic, wherein the        4-6 membered monocyclic heterocycloalkyl and the 6- to        10-membered bicyclic heterocycloalkyl are optionally substituted        with one to three substituents, independently selected from: —F,        —NR^(a)R^(b), oxo, —(CH₂)₁₋₂OH, —CH₂NH₂, —SO₂CH₃, and C₁-C₆        alkyl and wherein a ring sulfur atom is optionally substituted        with one or two oxo;    -   6) —NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-AryB1, wherein the C₁-C₃alkyl is        optionally substituted with —NH₂; and    -   7) —NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-HetB1;

AryA1 is an aromatic ring system selected from:

-   -   1) a 5-6 membered monocyclic ring with 0, 1, 2, or 3 heteroatom        ring atoms independently selected from N, O, and S, optionally        substituted with 1, 2, or 3 substituents independently selected        from:        -   a) halogen,        -   b) —C₁-C₆alkyl,        -   c) —CN,        -   d) —CH₂OH,        -   e) —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b),        -   f) —C(O)NH(CH₂)₂₋₄NH₂ optionally substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) and            —(CH₂)_(n)OR^(a),        -   g) —C(O)OR^(a),        -   h) —(CH₂)_(p)NHR^(a) optionally substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) or            —OR^(a),        -   i) —(CH₂)_(p)NR^(a)C(═NH)NH₂,        -   j) —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or            two substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) or            —OR^(a),        -   k) —NR^(a)SO₂—C₁-C₆alkyl,        -   l) —NR^(a)SO₂-cyclopropyl,        -   m) —OR^(a),        -   n) oxo,        -   o) —SC₁-C₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) or            —OR^(a);        -   p) —SO₂R^(a),        -   q) —SO₂NR^(a)R^(b),        -   r) —SO₂NH-cyclopropyl,        -   s) -AryA2,        -   t) —(CH₂)_(n)NR^(a)AryA2,        -   u) —C(O)NR^(a)HetA2 and        -   v) -HetA2, and    -   2) an 8- to 10-membered bicyclic ring with 1, 2, 3 or 4        heteroatom ring atoms selected from N, O and S, wherein an S        atom optionally has one or two oxo substituents and a N atom is        optionally in the form of an N-oxide, and wherein the ring is        optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently        selected from        -   a) halogen;        -   b) C₁-C₆alkyl optionally substituted with one to three            substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b), —F            and —OR^(a);        -   c) —(CH₂)_(n)CF ₃ ;        -   d) —C(═NH)NH₂;        -   e) —CN;        -   f) —C(O)CF₃;        -   g) —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b);        -   h) —C(O)NHCH₂C(O)OR^(a);        -   i) —C(O)NH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂,        -   j) —C(O)OR^(a);        -   k) —NR^(a)R^(b);        -   l) —NHCH₂SO₃H;        -   m) —(CH₂)—NHC(═NH)NH₂;        -   n) —NHC(O)C₁-C₆alkyl;        -   o) —NHC(O)NH₂;        -   p) —NHC(O)OR^(a);        -   q) —NHSO₂CH₃;        -   r) —OR^(a);        -   s) oxo;        -   t) —SO₂R^(a),        -   u) —CH₂-phenyl-OCH₃; and        -   v) -HetA2;

HetA1 is dihydrothiopyranyl or tetrahydropyranyl;

AryA2 is a 5-6-membered aromatic monocyclic ring with 1, 2, or 3heteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N, N as a quaternarysalt, and S, or 4 N ring atoms, optionally substituted with —CH₂OH,—COOH, —CONH₂, —C(O)OC₁-C₆alkyl, and —(CH₂)_(p)NHR^(a) optionallysubstituted with one or two substituents independently selected from—NR^(a)R^(b) and —OR^(a);

HetA2 is a 4-6-membered saturated monocyclic ring with 1 or 2 heteroatomring atoms independently selected from N, O and S, wherein the S isoptionally substituted with two oxo groups, and wherein the ring isoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom C₁-C₆alkyl, —CN, —OH, and oxo;

AryB1 is an aromatic ring selected from:

-   -   1) a 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring with 0, 1, 2, or 3 N        ring atoms, optionally substituted with 1 substituent selected        from —CF₃, C₁-C₆ alkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂ and —OCH₃; or    -   2) a 9-membered bicyclic ring with 2 N ring atoms;

HetB1 is a saturated ring selected from:

-   -   1) a 4-6 membered saturated monocyclic ring with 1 or 2        heteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N, O and S,        wherein a N ring atom is optionally in the form of a quaternary        amine, wherein the S is substituted with two oxo groups, and        wherein the ring is optionally substituted with 1 or 2        substituents independently selected from —F, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆        hydroxyalkyl, —C(O)OR^(a), —(CH₂)_(k)NR^(a)R^(b), —OR^(a), and        oxo; or    -   2) a 6-10-membered bicyclic ring with 1 or 2 heteroatom ring        atoms independently selected from N and O, optionally        substituted with —OH or —NH₂, wherein the bicyclic ring is        bridged or fused;

R^(a) and R^(b) are independently H or C₁-C₆ alkyl;

k is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;

each n is independently 0 or 1; and

each p is independently 0, 1, 2, or 3.

Compounds of Formula I inhibit metallo-β lactamases and can synergizethe antibacterial effects of β lactam antibiotics (e.g., imipenem,ceftazidime, ceftolozane, and piperacillin) against microorganismsnormally resistant to β lactam antibiotics as a result of the presenceof the metallo-β lactamases. Compounds of the present invention areeffective against metallo-β lactamases and their combination with aβ-lactam antibiotic, such as imipenem, ceftazidime, ceftolozane, orpiperacillin, can provide effective treatment of bacterial infectionscaused by metallo-β lactamase-producing microorganisms. Accordingly, incertain embodiments, the present invention provides compositionscomprising a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB with a β-lactamantibiotic, and optionally one or more additional β-lactamaseinhibitors, suitable for use against metallo-β lactamase producingbacteria such as Pseudomonas spp. and Klebsiella spp. In someembodiments, the additional one or more β-lactamase inhibitor(s) is aserine (Class A, C and D) β-lactamase inhibitor. The invention alsoincludes compositions comprising a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. The invention further includes methods for treatingbacterial infections and inhibiting bacterial growth by administrationof a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, to a patient in need thereof, or by administration of apharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula I, IA, or IBor its salt and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Embodiments, sub-embodiments, aspects and features of the presentinvention are either further described in or will be apparent from theensuing description, examples and appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As noted above, the present invention includes compounds of Formula I,IA, and IB, wherein the compounds are metallo-fl-lactamase inhibitorssuitable for use in combination with β-lactam antibiotics and optionallyclass A, C, and/or D β-lactamase inhibitors for the treatment ofbacterial infections.

The invention is based, in part, on the presence of a sulfur linker atthe 6-position of the core ring as a sulfonamide. The presence of asulfur at this position results in improved enzyme potency compared towhen the linker is carbon and also provides improved activity ondifficult to penetrate Pseudomonas bacterial strains. The improvedPseudomonal activity is likely due to a decrease in efflux from thecells as a result of the sulfonamide linker.

In each of the various embodiments of the compounds of the inventiondescribed herein, each variable including those of Formulas I, IA and IBand the various embodiments thereof, is selected independently of theother variables unless otherwise indicated.

The present invention encompasses for each of the various embodiments ofthe compounds of the invention described herein, including those ofFormulas I, IA and IB, and the various embodiments thereof and thecompounds of the examples, all forms of the compounds such as, forexample, any solvates, hydrates, stereoisomers, and tautomers of saidcompounds and of any pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, unlessotherwise indicated. Additionally, in the examples described herein, thecompounds of the invention may be depicted in the salt form. In suchcases, it is to be understood that the compounds of the inventioninclude the free acid or free base forms of such salts, and anypharmaceutically acceptable salt of said free acid or free base forms.In addition, in instances where an acidic group such as tetrazole and abasic group such as an amine are present within the same compound, thesecompounds may be drawn herein for convenience as the free acid and baseforms but it should be understood that these can also be alternativelydepicted in their zwitterionic forms in which the tetrazole bears anegative charge and the amine bears a positive charge, which are alsoincluded as compounds of the invention.

The Compounds of Formula (I):

In one aspect, the present invention includes compounds of Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁, X₂, Z, R^(A)and R¹ are as defined herein for the Compounds of Formula (I) (i.e. asdefined in the Summary of the Invention); wherein the compounds may besuitable for use for the treatment of bacterial infections.

A first embodiment of the invention (Embodiment E1) is a compound ofFormula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁,X₂, Z, R^(A) and R¹ are as defined in Formula (I) in the Summary of theInvention.

A second embodiment (Embodiment E2) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is CH, and allother variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A third embodiment (Embodiment E3) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is N, and all othervariables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A fourth embodiment (Embodiment E4) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is CH, and all other variables are as defined inEmbodiment E1.

A fifth embodiment (Embodiment E5) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is N, and all other variables are as defined inEmbodiment E1.

A sixth embodiment (Embodiment E6) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is—(CH₂)_(n)-AryA1 and all other variables are as defined in EmbodimentE1.

A seventh embodiment (Embodiment E7) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is—(CH₂)_(n)-HetA1 and all other variables are as defined in EmbodimentE1.

An eighth embodiment (Embodiment E8) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is—(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl, wherein said —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl isoptionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 substituents independentlyselected from —NH₂, —OH, —F, and —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆alkyl optionallysubstituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from —F,—CF₃, —NR^(a)R^(b), and —OR^(a) and all other variables are as definedin Embodiment E1.

In one sub-embodiment of Embodiment E8, —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl isunsubstituted. In another sub-embodiment of Embodiment E8,—(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl is substituted with 1 substituent. In anothersub-embodiment of Embodiment E8, —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl issubstituted with 2 substituents. In another sub-embodiment of EmbodimentE8, —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl is substituted with 3 substituents.

In another sub-embodiment of Embodiment E8 —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl issubstituted with at least one occurrence of NH₂.

In a further sub-embodiment of Embodiment E8 —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkylis substituted with at least one occurrence of —OH.

In yet another sub-embodiment of Embodiment E8—(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl is substituted with at least one occurrenceof —F.

In one sub-embodiment of Embodiment E8 —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl issubstituted with at least one occurrence of —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆alkyloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom —F, —CF₃, —NR^(a)R^(b), and —OR^(a).

A ninth embodiment (Embodiment E9) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is—(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl, wherein —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl isoptionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 substituents independentlyselected from —NH₂, —OH, —F, and —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆alkyl optionallysubstituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from —F,—CF₃, —NR^(a)R^(b), and —OR^(a) and all other variables are as definedin Embodiment E1.

In one sub-embodiment of Embodiment E9, —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl isunsubstituted. In another sub-embodiment of Embodiment E9,—(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl is substituted with 1 substituent. Inanother sub-embodiment of Embodiment E9, —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl issubstituted with 2 substituents. In another sub-embodiment of EmbodimentE9, —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl is substituted with 3 substituents.

In another sub-embodiment of Embodiment E9 —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenylis substituted with at least one occurrence of NH₂.

In a further sub-embodiment of Embodiment E9—(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl is substituted with at least one occurrenceof —OH.

In yet another sub-embodiment of Embodiment E9—(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl is substituted with at least one occurrenceof —F.

In one sub-embodiment of Embodiment E9 —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl issubstituted with at least one occurrence of —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆alkyloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom —F, —CF₃, —NR^(a)R^(b), and —OR^(a).

A tenth embodiment (Embodiment E10) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isAryA1 and all other variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

An eleventh embodiment (Embodiment E11) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isC₄-C₆cycloalkyl optionally substituted with —NH₂ or NHC(O)(CH₂)₁₋₃NH₂,and all other variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A twelfth embodiment (Embodiment E12) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isC₄-C₆cycloalkenyl optionally substituted with —NH₂ or NHC(O)(CH₂)₁₋₃NH₂,and all other variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A thirteenth embodiment (Embodiment E13) is a compound of Formula I, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isHetA1 and all other variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A fourteenth embodiment (Embodiment E14) is a compound of Formula I, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is:selected from the group consisting of:

R^(D) is F, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂, —NHR^(a) or—(CH₂)—NHR^(a), each x is independently 0, 1, or 2, n is 0 or 1, and allother variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A fifteenth embodiment (Embodiment E15) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is:

R^(D) is F, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂, —NHR^(a) or—(CH₂)_(x)NHR^(a), each x is independently 0, 1, or 2, and all othervariables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A sixteenth embodiment (Embodiment E16) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is:

R^(D) is F, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂, —NHR^(a) or—(CH₂)_(x)NHR^(a), each x is independently 0, 1, or 2, and all othervariables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A seventeenth embodiment (Embodiment E17) is a compound of Formula I, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is:

R^(D) is —F, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂, —NHR^(a) or—(CH₂)_(x)NHR^(a), x is 0, 1, or 2, n is 0 or 1, and all other variablesare as defined in Embodiment E1.

An eighteenth embodiment (Embodiment E18) is a compound of Formula I, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is:

R^(D) isF, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂, —NHR^(a) or—(CH₂)_(x)NHR^(a), x is 0, 1, or 2, n is 0 or 1, and all other variablesare as defined in Embodiment E1.

In sub-embodiments of Embodiments E17 and E18, n is 0.

In other sub-embodiments of Embodiments E17 and E18, at least oneoccurrence of R^(D) is NH₂. In other sub-embodiments of Embodiment E17and E18, at least one occurrence of R^(D) is —(CH₂)_(x)NHR^(a). Infurther sub-embodiments of Embodiments E17 and E18, at least oneoccurrence of R^(D) is methyl. In yet other sub-embodiments ofEmbodiments E17 and E18, at least one occurrence of R^(D) is —CH₂NH₂. Infurther sub-embodiments of Embodiments E17 and E18, at least oneoccurrence of R^(D) is —F. In yet further sub-embodiments of EmbodimentsE17 and E18, at least one occurrence of R^(D) is —CONH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂.In other sub-embodiments of Embodiments E17 and E18, at least oneoccurrence of R^(D) is —C₁-C₆ alkyl.

A ninteenth embodiment (Embodiment E19) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is:

R^(D) is F, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂, —NHR^(a) or—(CH₂)_(x)NHR^(a), each x is independently 0, 1, or 2, and all othervariables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A twentieth embodiment (Embodiment E20) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is:

R^(D) is F, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂, —NHR^(a) or—(CH₂)_(x)NHR^(a), each x is independently 0, 1, or 2, and all othervariables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A twenty-first embodiment (Embodiment E21) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is:

and all other variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A twenty-second embodiment (Embodiment E22) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is a5-6 membered aromatic monocyclic ring with 0, 1, 2, or 3 heteroatom ringatoms independently selected from N, O, and S, optionally substitutedwith 1, 2, or 3 substituents independently selected from: halogen,—C₁-C₆alkyl, —CN, —CH₂OH, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)NH(CH₂)₂₋₄NH₂optionally substituted with one or two substituents independentlyselected from —NR^(a)R^(b) and —(CH₂)_(n)OR^(a), —C(O)OR^(a),—(CH₂)_(p)NHR^(a) optionally substituted with one or two substituentsindependently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) or —OR^(a),—(CH₂)_(p)NR^(a)C(═NH)NH₂, —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆ alkyl optionally substitutedwith one or two substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) or—OR^(a), —NR^(a)SO₂—C₁-C₆alkyl, —NR^(a)SO₂-cyclopropyl, —OR^(a), oxo,—SC₁-C₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or two substituentsindependently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) or —OR^(a); —SO₂R^(a),—SO₂NR^(a)R^(b), —SO₂NH-cyclopropyl, -AryA2, —(CH₂)_(n)NR^(a)AryA2,—C(O)NR^(a)HetA2 and -HetA2, and all other variables are as defined inEmbodiment E1.

A twenty-third embodiment (Embodiment E23) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) is an8- to 10-membered bicyclic aromatic ring system with 1, 2, 3 or 4heteroatom ring atoms selected from N, O and S, wherein an S atomoptionally has one or two oxo substituents and a N atom is optionally inthe form of an N-oxide, and wherein the ring is optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from halogen; C₁-C₆alkyloptionally substituted with one to three substituents independentlyselected from —NR^(a)R^(b), —F and —OR^(a); —(CH₂)_(n)CF₃; —C(═NH)NH₂;—CN; C(O)CF₃; —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b); —C(O)NHCH₂C(O)OR^(a);—C(O)NH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂, —C(O)OR^(a); —NR^(a)R^(b); —NHCH₂SO₃H;—(CH₂)_(n)NHC(═NH)NH₂; —NHC(O)C₁-C₆alkyl; —NHC(O)NH₂; —NHC(O)OR^(a);—NHSO₂CH₃; —OR^(a); oxo; —SO₂R^(a), —CH₂-phenyl-OCH₃; and -HetA2; andall other variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A twenty-fourth embodiment (Embodiment E24) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdihydrothiopyranyl, and all other variables are as defined in EmbodimentE1.

A twenty-fifth embodiment (Embodiment E25) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) istetrahydropyranyl, and all other variables are as defined in EmbodimentE1.

A twenty-sixth embodiment (Embodiment E26) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is NH₂ and all other variablesare as defined in Embodiment E1.

A twenty-seventh embodiment (Embodiment E27) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is —NR^(a)—C₁-C₆alkyloptionally substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents independentlyselected from —F, —CF₃, C₁-C₆alkyl, —CH(NH₂)C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b),—C(O)OH, —(CH₂)₁₋₂NH₂, —NR^(a)(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂, —NR^(a)R^(b),—N⁺R^(a)R^(b)CH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OCH₃, —OR^(a), and —O(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂ and allother variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A twenty-eighth embodiment (Embodiment E28) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆alkyloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom —F, —CF₃, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)OH, —NR^(a)R^(b),—N⁺R^(a)R^(b)CH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OCH₃, —OR^(a), and —O(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂ and allother variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A twenty-ninth embodiment (Embodiment E29) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is—NR^(a)(CH₂)_(n)—C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, wherein the C₃-C₆cycloalkyl isoptionally substituted with —CH₂OH or —NH₂ and all other variables areas defined in Embodiment E1.

A thirtieth embodiment (Embodiment E30) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is a nitrogen-linked 4-6membered monocyclic heterocycloalkyl with 0, 1, or 2, additionalheteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N, O and S, or anitrogen-linked 6- to 10-membered bicyclic heterocycloalkyl with 0, 1,2, or 3 additional heteroatom ring atoms selected from N, O and Swherein the bicyclic ring may be bridged, fused or spirocyclic, whereinthe 4-6 membered monocyclic heterocycloalkyl and the 6- to 10-memberedbicyclic heterocycloalkyl are optionally substituted with one to threesubstituents, independently selected from: —F, —NR^(a)R^(b), oxo,—(CH₂)₁₋₂OH, —CH₂NH₂, —SO₂CH₃, and C₁-C₆ alkyl and wherein a ring sulfuratom is optionally substituted with one or two oxo and all othervariables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A thirty-first embodiment (Embodiment E31) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is—NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-AryB1, wherein the C₁-C₃alkyl is optionallysubstituted with —NH₂ and all other variables are as defined inEmbodiment E1.

In a sub-embodiment of Embodiment E31, R^(a) is H and AryB1 is a 5-6membered monocyclic aromatic ring with 0, 1, 2, or 3 N ring atoms,optionally substituted with 1 substituent selected from —CF₃, C₁-C₆alkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂ and —OCH₃.

In a further sub-embodiment of Embodiment E31, R^(a) is H and AryB1 is a9-membered bicyclic aromatic ring system with 2 N ring atoms.

A thirty-second embodiment (Embodiment E32) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is—NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-HetB1 and all other variables are as defined inEmbodiment E1.

In a sub-embodiment of Embodiment E32, R^(a) is H and HetB1 is a 4-6membered saturated monocyclic ring with 1 or 2 heteroatom ring atomsindependently selected from N, O and S, wherein a N ring atom isoptionally in the form of a quaternary amine, wherein the S issubstituted with two oxo groups, and wherein the ring is optionallysubstituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from —F,C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ hydroxyalkyl, —C(O)OR^(a), —(CH₂)_(k)NR^(a)R^(b),—OR^(a), and oxo.

In another sub-embodiment of Embodiment E32, R^(a) is H and HetB1 is a6-10-membered saturated bicyclic ring with 1 or 2 heteroatom ring atomsindependently selected from N and O, optionally substituted with —OH or—NH₂, wherein the bicyclic ring is bridged or fused.

In another sub-embodiment of Embodiment E32, R^(a) is H and HetB1 is:

and all other variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A thirty-third embodiment (Embodiment E33) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is —NH-HetB1 optionallysubstituted with NH₂ and all other variables are as defined inEmbodiment E1.

A thirty-fourth embodiment (Embodiment E34) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is NH—C₁-C₃alkylNH₂, optionallysubstituted with —CH₃, —OH or —NH₂ and all other variables are asdefined in Embodiment E1.

A thirty-fifth embodiment (Embodiment E35) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is NH-HetB1, wherein HetB1 is a4-6 membered saturated monocyclic ring with 1 or 2 heteroatom ring atomsindependently selected from N and O, optionally substituted with —NH₂,and all other variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A thirty-sixth embodiment (Embodiment E36) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is —NH(CH₂)₂NH₂, and all othervariables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A thirty-seventh embodiment (Embodiment E37) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is —NHCH(CH₂NH₂)CH₂NH₂, and allother variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A thirty-eighth embodiment (Embodiment E38) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is —NHCH₂CH(OH)CH₂NH₂, and allother variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A thirty-ninth embodiment (Embodiment E39) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is —NHCH₂CH(NH₂)CH₂NH₂, and allother variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A fortieth embodiment (Embodiment E40) is a compound of Formula I, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is —NHCH(CH₂OH)CH₂NH₂, and allother variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A forty-first embodiment (Embodiment E41) is a compound of Formula I, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is —NHCH(CH₃)CH₂NH₂, and allother variables are as defined in Embodiment E1.

A forty-second embodiment (Embodiment E42) is a compound of Formula I,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X₁ is defined inEmbodiment E2 or E3, X₂ is defined in Embodiment E4 or E5, R^(A) isdefined in any of Embodiments E6-E25, R¹ is —NH2, —NH-HetB1 saturatedbicyclic ring optionally substituted with —NH₂, or —NH—C₂-C₃alkylNH₂,optionally substituted with —CH₃, —OH or —NH₂, and all other variablesare as defined in Embodiment E1.

A forty-third embodiment (Embodiment E43) is a compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having the Formula IA:

wherein:

R^(A) is AryA1, C₄-C₆cycloalkyl, or C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl, wherein saidC₄-C₆cycloalkyl and C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl are optionally substituted with—NH₂ or NHC(O)(CH₂)₁₋₃NH₂;

AryA1 is an aromatic ring system selected from:

-   -   1) a 5-6 membered monocyclic ring with 0, 1, or 2 heteroatom        ring atoms independently selected from N and S, optionally        substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected        from:        -   a) F,        -   b) —C₁-C₆ alkyl,        -   c) —CN,        -   d) —CH₂OH,        -   e) —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b),        -   f) —C(O)NH(CH₂)₂₋₄NH₂,        -   g) —C(O)OR^(a),        -   h) —(CH₂)_(n)NHR^(a),        -   i) —NHC(═NH)NH₂;        -   j) —NHC(O)CH₃;        -   k) —NR^(a)SO₂—C₁-C₆alkyl,        -   l) —NHSO₂-cyclopropyl,        -   m) —OR^(a),        -   n) —SO₂NR^(a)R^(b),        -   o) —SC₁-C₆alkyl,        -   p) —SO₂NH-cyclopropyl,        -   q) -AryA2,        -   r) —(CH₂)_(n)NR^(a)AryA2,        -   s) —C(O)NR^(a)HetA2 and        -   t) -HetA2, and    -   2) a 8- to 10-membered bicyclic ring with 1, 2, 3 or 4        heteroatom ring atoms selected from N, O and S, wherein an S        atom is optionally substituted with one or two oxo substituents        and a N atom is optionally in the form of an N-oxide, and        wherein the ring is optionally substituted with 1 or 2        substituents independently selected from F, C₁-C₆ alkyl,        —CH₂CF₃, —CF₂CH₂NH₂, —CF₃, —C(═NH)NH₂, —CH(NH₂)CH₃, —CN,        —C(O)CF₃, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)NHCH₂C(O)OR^(a), —C(O)OR^(a),        —(CH₂)₀₋₂NR^(a)R^(b), NHC(O)CH₃, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(O)OR^(a),        —NHCH₂SO₃H, —NHSO₂CH₃, —OR^(a), oxo, —CH₂-phenyl-OCH₃, and        -HetA2;        wherein all other variables are defined in Embodiment E1.

A forty-fourth embodiment (Embodiment E44) is a compound, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having the Formula IB:

wherein:

AryA1 is an aromatic ring system selected from:

-   -   1) a 5-6 membered monocyclic ring with 0 or 1 N ring atoms        substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from        F, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂₋₄alkyl-NH₂, or —NHR^(a); or    -   2) a 9-membered bicyclic ring with 2 heteroatom ring atoms        selected from N and S, wherein the ring is optionally        substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from        F, C₁-C₆ alkyl, and —(CH₂)_(x)NR^(a)R^(b);

R¹ is

-   -   1) —NH₂;    -   2) —NR^(a)—C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 F        substituents and optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents        independently selected from —CF₃, —CH(NH₂)C(O)NH₂;        —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b); —C(O)OH; —NR^(a)(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂, —NR^(a)R^(b),        —N⁺R^(a)R^(b)CH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OCH₃, —OR^(a), and —O(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂;    -   3) —NR^(a)(CH₂)_(n)—C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, wherein the C₃-C₆cycloalkyl        is optionally substituted with —CH₂OH or —NH₂;    -   4) —NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-AryB1; and    -   5) —NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-HetB1;        R^(a) and R^(b) are H or —CH₃; x is 0, 1 or 2, and all other        variables are defined in Embodiment E1.

A forty-fifth embodiment (Embodiment E45) is a compound, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having the Formula (IB):

wherein:

AryA1 is an aromatic ring system selected from:

-   -   1) a 5-6 membered monocyclic ring with 0 or 1 N ring atoms        substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from        F, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂₋₄alkyl-NH₂, or —NHR^(a); or    -   2) a 9-membered bicyclic ring with 2 heteroatom ring atoms        selected from N and S, wherein the ring is optionally        substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from        F, C₁-C₆ alkyl, and —(CH₂)₀₋₂NR^(a)R^(b);

R¹ is

-   -   1) NH₂;    -   2) —NR^(a)—C₁-C₆alkyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 F        substituents and optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents        independently selected from —CF₃, —CH(NH₂)C(O)NH₂;        —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b); —C(O)OH; —NR^(a)R^(b), —N⁺R^(a)R^(b)CH₃,        —OR^(a), and —O(CH₂)₁₋₂NH₂;    -   3) —NR^(a)(CH₂)₀₋₁—C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, wherein the C₃₋₆cycloalkyl is        optionally substituted with —CH₂OH or —NH₂;    -   4) —NR^(a)—C₀₋₃alkyl-AryB1; and    -   5) —NR^(a)—C₀₋₃alkyl-HetB1;

HetB1 is:

-   -   1) a 4-6 membered saturated monocyclic ring with 1 or 2        heteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N, O and S,        wherein the S is substituted with two oxo groups, and wherein        the ring is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents        independently selected from F, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ hydroxyalkyl,        —NR^(a)R^(b), —OH, C₁₋₆alkoxy, —C(O)OR^(a), and oxo; or    -   2) a 6-8-membered bicyclic ring with 1 or 2 heteroatom ring        atoms independently selected from N and O, optionally        substituted with —OH or —NH₂, wherein the bicyclic ring is        bridged or fused;        R^(a) and R^(b) are H or —CH₃, and all other variables are as        provided in Embodiment E1.

A forty-sixth embodiment of the invention (Embodiment E46) is: (1) acompound having a structure of any of the compounds numbered 1-500 inthe Examples herein, (2) the free acid or free base base form (when abasic amine group is present) of any compound numbered 1-500 herein thatis depicted as a salt, (3) the zwitterionic form of any of compounds1-500 which contains a basic amine group, wherein the tetrazole bears anegative charge and the amine group bears a positive charge, or (4) apharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compounds described in (1), (2),and/or (3).

A forty-seventh embodiment of the invention (Embodiment E47) is acompound having the structure:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Other embodiments of the present invention include the following:

(a) A pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of acompound of Formula I, IA, or IB as defined above, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

(b) The pharmaceutical composition of (a), further comprising aneffective amount of a β-lactam antibiotic and optionally furthercomprising an effective amount of a compound which is a class Aβ-lactamase inhibitor, class C β-lactamase inhibitor, and/or class Dβ-lactamase inhibitor.

(c) The pharmaceutical composition of (b), wherein the β-lactamantibiotic is selected from the group consisting of imipenem, ertapenem,meropenem, doripenem, biapenem, panipenem, ticarcillin, ampicillin,amoxicillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin, azlocillin, mezlocillin,ticarcillin, cefoperazone, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, cefepime,ceftolozane, and ceftazidime, and the class A, C and D β-lactamaseinhibitor is selected from the group consisting of relebactam,avibactam, vaborbactam, tazobactam, sulbactam, clavulanic acid, orCB-618.

(d) The pharmaceutical composition of (b), wherein the β-lactamantibiotic is imipenem.

(e) The pharmaceutical composition of (b), wherein the β-lactamantibiotic is ceftazidime.

(f) The pharmaceutical composition of (b), wherein the β-lactamantibiotic is ceftolozane.

(g) The pharmaceutical composition of (b), wherein the β-lactamantibiotic is piperacillin.

(h) The pharmaceutical composition of (a), further comprising a compoundwhich is a class A β-lactamase inhibitor, class C β-lactamase inhibitor,and/or class D β-lactamase inhibitor.

The pharmaceutical composition of any of (b)-(h), wherein theβ-lactamase inhibitor compound is relebactam.

The pharmaceutical composition of any of (b)-(h), wherein theβ-lactamase inhibitor compound is tazobactam.

(k) The pharmaceutical composition of (a), further comprising effectiveamounts of a β-lactam antibiotic, a renal dehydropeptidase (DHP)inhibitor, and optionally, a class A, C and D β-lactamase inhibitor.

(l) The pharmaceutical composition of (k), wherein the β-lactamantibiotic is imipenem, the DHP inhibitor is cilastatin or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and the class A, C and Dβ-lactamase inhibitor is relebactam.

(m) A combination of effective amounts of a compound of Formula I asdefined above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a β-lactamantibiotic, and optionally, a class A, C and/or D β-lactamase inhibitor.

(n) The combination of (j), wherein the β-lactam antibiotic is selectedfrom the group consisting of imipenem, ertapenem, meropenem, doripenem,biapenem, panipenem, ticarcillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin,carbenicillin, piperacillin, azlocillin, mezlocillin, ticarcillin,cefoperazone, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, cefipime, ceftolozane, andceftazidime.

(o) The combination of (n), wherein the β-lactam antibiotic is imipenem,optionally in combination with cilistatin, and the class A, C, Dβ-lactamase inhibitor is relebactam.

(p) The combination of (n), wherein the β-lactam antibiotic isceftazidime and the class A, C, D β-lactamase inhibitor is avibactam.

(q) The combination of (n), wherein the β-lactam antibiotic isceftolozane and the class A, C, D β-lactamase inhibitor is avibactam orrelebactam.

(r) The combination of (n), wherein the β-lactam antibiotic ispiperacillin.

(s) A combination of effective amounts of a compound of Formula I, IA orIB as defined above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, anda class A, C and/or D β-lactamase inhibitor.

(t) A combination of effective amounts of a compound of Formula I, IA,or IB as defined above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, aβ-lactam antibiotic, a DHP inhibitor, and optionally a class A, C and/orD β-lactamase inhibitor.

(u) The combination of (t), wherein the β-lactam antibiotic is imipenem,the DHP inhibitor is cilastatin or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, and the class A, C and D β-lactamase inhibitor is relebactam.

(v) A method for treating a bacterial infection which comprisesadministering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB as defined above,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combination with aneffective amount of a β-lactam antibiotic and optionally in combinationwith a class A, C and D β-lactamase inhibitor.

(w) A method for treating a bacterial infection which comprisesadministering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB as defined above,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combination witheffective amounts of a β-lactam antibiotic and a DHP inhibitor, andoptionally in combination with a class A, C and D β-lactamase inhibitor.

(x) A method for treating a bacterial infection which comprisesadministering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeuticallyeffective amount of the composition of (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),(g), (h), (i), (j), (k), or (l).

(y) A method for treating a bacterial infection which comprisesadministering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeuticallyeffective amount of the combination of (m), (n), (o), (p), (q), (r),(s), (t), or (u).

(z) A method of treating a bacterial infection as set forth in (v), (w),(x), (y) or (z) wherein the bacterial infection is due to Pseudomonasspp., Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., Escherichi spp.a, Morganellaspp., Citrobacter spp., Serratia, spp. or Acintetobacter spp.

The present invention also includes a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, (i) for use in, (ii) foruse as a medicament for, or (iii) for use in the preparation (ormanufacture) of a medicament for, inhibiting beta-lactamase activity ortreating bacterial infection. In these uses, the compounds of thepresent invention can optionally be employed in combination with one ormore β-lactam antibiotics, and may further be employed in combinationwith a class A, C, and/or D serine β-lactamase inhibitor and/or one ormore DHP inhibitors.

Additional embodiments of the invention include the pharmaceuticalcompositions, combinations and methods set forth in (a)-(z) above andthe uses set forth in the preceding paragraph, wherein the compound ofthe present invention employed therein is a compound of one of theembodiments, sub-embodiments, classes or sub-classes described above.The compound may optionally be used in the form of a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt in these embodiments. In addition, the compound mayoptionally be used in the form of a prodrug that releases the activeparent compound after dosing by intravenous or oral administration.

In the embodiments of the compounds and salts provided above, it is tobe understood that each embodiment may be combined with one or moreother embodiments, to the extent that such a combination provides astable compound or salt and is consistent with the description of theembodiments. It is further to be understood that the embodiments ofcompositions and methods provided as (a) through (z) above areunderstood to include all embodiments of the compounds and/or salts,including such embodiments as result from combinations of embodiments.

Additional embodiments of the present invention include each of thepharmaceutical compositions, combinations, methods and uses set forth inthe preceding paragraphs, wherein the compound of the present inventionor its salt employed therein is substantially pure. With respect to apharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula I, IA, or IBor its salt and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and optionally oneor more excipients, it is understood that the term “substantially pure”is in reference to a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB or its salt perse; i.e., the purity of the active ingredient in the composition.

Definitions and Abbreviations:

The term “β-lactamase inhibitor” refers to a compound which is capableof inhibiting enzyme activity from β-lactamases. As used herein,inhibiting β-lactamase activity means inhibiting the activity of a classA, B, C, and/or D β-lactamase. For antimicrobial applications inhibitionat a 50% inhibitory concentration is preferably achieved at or belowabout 100 micrograms/mL, or at or below about 50 micrograms/mL, or at orbelow about 25 micrograms/mL. The terms “class A”, “class B”, “class C”,and “class D” β-lactamases are understood by those skilled in the artand are described in S. G. Waley, β-lactamase: mechanisms of action, inThe Chemistry of β-Lactams, M. I. Page, Ed.; Chapman and Hall, London,(1992) 198-228.

The term “metallo-β-lactamase inhibitor” refers to a compound which iscapable of inhibiting metallo-β-lactamase activity. As used herein,inhibiting metallo-β-lactamase activity means inhibiting the activity ofa class B metallo-β-lactamase. For antimicrobial applications inhibitionat a 50% inhibitory concentration is preferably achieved at or belowabout 100 μg/mL, or at or below about 50 μg/mL, or at or below about 25μg/mL.

The term “metallo-β-lactamase” denotes a metalloprotein capable ofinactivating a β-lactam antibiotic. The β-lactamase can be an enzymewhich catalyzes the hydrolysis of the β-lactam ring of a β-lactamantibiotic. Of particular interest herein are microbialmetallo-β-lactamases. The metallo-β-lactamase can be, for example, azinc metallo-β-lactamase. β-Lactamases of interest include thosedisclosed in, e.g., S. G. Waley, β-lactamase: mechanisms of action, inThe Chemistry of β-Lactams, M. I. Page, Ed.; Chapman and Hall, London,(1992) 198-228. β-Lactamases of particular interest herein include ametallo-β-lactamases of Escherichia coli (such as New DelhiMetallo-b-lactamase, NDM), Serratia marcescens (such as IMP), Klebsiellaspp. (such as Verona integron-encoded metallo-β-lactamase, VIM)) andPseudomonas spp (such as Verona integron-encoded metallo-β-lactamase,VIM)). Additional metallo-β-lactamases of interest herein include SPM-,GIM-, SIM-, KHM-, AIM-, DIM-, SMB-, TMB-, and FIM-type enzymes.

The term “antibiotic” refers to a compound or composition whichdecreases the viability of a microorganism, or which inhibits the growthor proliferation of a microorganism. The phrase “inhibits the growth orproliferation” means increasing the generation time (i.e., the timerequired for the bacterial cell to divide or for the population todouble) by at least about 2-fold. Preferred antibiotics are those whichcan increase the generation time by at least about 10-fold or more(e.g., at least about 100-fold or even indefinitely, as in total celldeath). As used in this disclosure, an antibiotic is further intended toinclude an antimicrobial, bacteriostatic, or bactericidal agent.Examples of antibiotics suitable for use with respect to the presentinvention include penicillins, cephalosporins and carbapenems.

The term “β-lactam antibiotic” refers to a compound with antibioticproperties that contains a β-lactam functionality. Non-limiting examplesof β-lactam antibiotics useful with respect to the invention includepenicillins, cephalosporins, penems, carbapenems, and monobactams.

The term “about”, when modifying the quantity (e.g., kg, L, orequivalents) of a substance or composition, or the value of a physicalproperty, or the value of a parameter characterizing a process step(e.g., the temperature at which a process step is conducted), or thelike refers to variation in the numerical quantity that can occur, forexample, through typical measuring, handling and sampling proceduresinvolved in the preparation, characterization and/or use of thesubstance or composition; through inadvertent error in these procedures;through differences in the manufacture, source, or purity of theingredients employed to make or use the compositions or carry out theprocedures; and the like. In certain embodiments, “about” can mean avariation of ±0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, or 5.0 of theappropriate unit. In certain embodiments, “about” can mean a variationof ±1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 10%, or 20%.

Another embodiment of the present invention is a compound of Formula I,IA, or IB, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as originallydefined or as defined in any of the foregoing embodiments,sub-embodiments, aspects, classes or sub-classes, wherein the compoundor its salt is in a substantially pure form. As used herein“substantially pure” means suitably at least about 60 wt. %, typicallyat least about 70 wt. %, preferably at least about 80 wt. %, morepreferably at least about 90 wt. % (e.g., from about 90 wt. % to about99 wt. %), even more preferably at least about 95 wt. % (e.g., fromabout 95 wt. % to about 99 wt. %, or from about 98 wt. % to 100 wt. %),and most preferably at least about 99 wt. % (e.g., 100 wt. %) of aproduct containing a compound of Formula I, IA or IB, or its salt (e.g.,the product isolated from a reaction mixture affording the compound orsalt) consists of the compound or salt. The level of purity of thecompounds and salts can be determined using a standard method ofanalysis such as thin layer chromatography, gel electrophoresis, highperformance liquid chromatography, and/or mass spectrometry. If morethan one method of analysis is employed and the methods provideexperimentally significant differences in the level of puritydetermined, then the method providing the highest level of puritygoverns. A compound or salt of 100% purity is one which is free ofdetectable impurities as determined by a standard method of analysis.

With respect to a compound of the invention which has one or moreasymmetric centers and can occur as mixtures of stereoisomers, asubstantially pure compound can be either a substantially pure mixtureof the stereoisomers or a substantially pure individual diastereomer orenantiomer unless expressly depicted otherwise. The present inventionencompasses all stereoisomeric forms of the compounds of Formula I, IAand IB. Unless a specific stereochemistry is indicated, the presentinvention is meant to comprehend all such isomeric forms of thesecompounds. Centers of asymmetry that are present in the compounds ofFormula I, IA and IB can all independently of one another have (R)configuration or (S) configuration. When bonds to the chiral carbon aredepicted as straight lines in the structural Formulas of the invention,it is understood that both the (R) and (S) configurations of the chiralcarbon, and hence both enantiomers and mixtures thereof, are embracedwithin the Formula. Similarly, when a compound name is recited without achiral designation for a chiral carbon, it is understood that both the(R) and (S) configurations of the chiral carbon, and hence individualenantiomers, diastereomers and mixtures thereof, are embraced by thename. The production of specific stereoisomers or mixtures thereof maybe identified in the Examples where such stereoisomers or mixtures wereobtained, but this in no way limits the inclusion of all stereoisomersand mixtures thereof from being within the scope of this invention.

The invention includes all possible enantiomers and diastereomers andmixtures of two or more stereoisomers, for example mixtures ofenantiomers and/or diastereomers, in all ratios. Thus, enantiomers are asubject of the invention in enantiomerically pure form, both aslevorotatory and as dextrorotatory antipodes, in the form of racematesand in the form of mixtures of the two enantiomers in all ratios. In thecase of a cis/trans isomerism the invention includes both the cis formand the trans form as well as mixtures of these forms in all ratios. Thepreparation of individual stereoisomers can be carried out, if desired,by separation of a mixture by customary methods, for example bychromatography or crystallization, by the use of stereochemicallyuniform starting materials for the synthesis or by stereoselectivesynthesis. Optionally a derivatization can be carried out before aseparation of stereoisomers. The separation of a mixture ofstereoisomers can be carried out at an intermediate step during thesynthesis of a compound of Formula I, IA and IB or it can be done on afinal racemic product. Absolute stereochemistry may be determined byX-ray crystallography of crystalline products or crystallineintermediates which are derivatized, if necessary, with a reagentcontaining a stereogenic center of known configuration. Unless aparticular isomer, salt, solvate (including hydrates) or solvated saltof such racemate, enantiomer, or diastereomer is indicated, the presentinvention includes all such isomers, as well as salts, solvates(including hydrates) and solvated salts of such racemates, enantiomers,diastereomers and mixtures thereof.

“Alkyl” means saturated carbon chains which may be linear or branched orcombinations thereof, unless the carbon chain is defined otherwise.Other groups having the prefix “alk”, such as alkoxy and alkanoyl, alsomay be linear or branched, or combinations thereof, unless the carbonchain is defined otherwise. Examples of alkyl groups include methyl,ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, sec- and tert-butyl, pentyl, hexyl,heptyl, octyl, nonyl, and the like.

“Aminoalkyl” means saturated carbon chains which may be linear orbranched or combinations thereof which are substituted with one aminogroup which may be terminal (—NH₂) or internal (—NH—).

“Hydroxyalkyl” means saturated carbon chains which may be linear orbranched or combinations thereof which are substituted with one hydroxyl(—OH) group.

“Diaminoalkyl” means saturated carbon chains which may be linear orbranched or combinations thereof which are substituted with two amino(—NH₂) groups.

“Dihydroxyalkyl” means saturated carbon chains which may be linear orbranched or combinations thereof which are substituted with two hydroxyl(—OH) groups.

“Hydroxyaminoalkyl” means saturated carbon chains which may be linear orbranched or combinations thereof which are substituted with one hydroxyl(—OH) group and one amino (—NH₂) group.

“Alkenyl” means carbon chains which contain at least one carbon-carbondouble bond, and which may be linear or branched, or combinationsthereof, unless otherwise defined. Examples of alkenyl include vinyl,allyl, isopropenyl, pentenyl, hexenyl, heptenyl, 1-propenyl, 2-butenyl,2-methyl-2-butenyl, and the like.

“Aromatic ring system” means monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic aromaticring or ring system containing 5-14 ring atoms, wherein at least one ofthe rings is aromatic. The term may be used to describe a carbocyclicring fused to an aryl group. For example, a 5-7-membered cycloalkyl canbe fused through two adjacent ring atoms to a 5-6-membered heteroarylcontaining 1, 2, or 3 heteroatom ring atoms selected from N, O, and S.In other example, a heteromonocyclic ring is fused through two ringatoms to a phenyl or 5-6-membered heteroaryl containing 1, 2, or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S. In the case of a heteromonocyclicring containing one or more N atoms, the N can be in the form ofquarternary amine. In certain embodiments, a N ring atom can be in theform of an N-oxide.

“Aryl” means a monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic carbocyclic aromaticring or ring system containing 5-14 carbon atoms, wherein at least oneof the rings is aromatic. Examples of aryl include phenyl and naphthyl.In one embodiment of the present invention, aryl is phenyl.

“Cycloalkyl” means a saturated monocyclic, bicyclic or bridgedcarbocyclic ring, having a specified number of carbon atoms. Examples ofcycloalkyl include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl,cycloheptyl, indanyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthyl and the like. In oneembodiment of the present invention, cycloalkyl is selected from:cyclopropane, cyclobutane, cyclopentane and cyclohexane.

“Cycloalkenyl” means a nonaromatic monocyclic or bicyclic carbocylicring containing at least one double bond. Examples of cycloalkenylinclude cyclopropenyl, cyclobutenyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl,cycloheptenyl, cyclooxtenyl and the like.

“Cycloheteroalkyl” or “heterocycloalkyl” means a saturated or partlyunsaturated non-aromatic monocyclic, bicyclic (including spirocyclic) orbridged carbocyclic ring or ring system comprising 3 to about 11 ringatoms, containing at least one ring heteroatom selected from N, S and Oand the remainder of the ring atoms are carbon atoms. The nitrogen orsulfur atom of the heterocycloalkyl can be optionally oxidized to thecorresponding N-oxide, S-oxide or S-dioxide. A heterocycloalkyl groupcan be joined via a ring carbon, or ring nitrogen atom, unless specifiedotherwise. The cycloheteroalkyl ring may be substituted on the ringcarbons and/or the ring nitrogen(s). In one embodiment, aheterocycloalkyl group is monocyclic and has from about 3 to about 7ring atoms (a “3 to 7-membered monocyclic heterocycloalkyl” group). Inanother embodiment, a heterocycloalkyl group is monocyclic has fromabout 4 to about 7 ring atoms (a “4 to 7-membered monocyclicheterocycloalkyl” group). In other embodiments, the heterocycloalkylgroup is bicyclic and has 7-10 ring atoms, 8-10 ring atoms, or 9 or 10ring atoms (a “9 or 10-membered bicyclic heterocycloalkyl” group). Instill another embodiment, a heterocycloalkyl group is monocyclic and has5 or 6 ring atoms. In one embodiment, a heterocycloalkyl group ismonocyclic. In another embodiment, a heterocycloalkyl group is bicyclic.There are no adjacent oxygen and/or sulfur atoms present in the ringsystem. Examples of cycloheteroalkyl include tetrahydrofuran,piperazine, piperidine, morpholine, oxetane, tetrahydropyran, indolinyl,isoindolinyl, azabicyclooctane, hexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan, and2,3,3a,5,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan. Where the ring or ring systemcontains one or more N atoms, the N can be in the form of quarternaryamine.

As used herein, a “nitrogen-linked heterocycloalkyl” refers to anitrogen-containing heterocycloalkyl that is linked to the rest of thecompound through a sulfur-nitrogen bond to an SO₂ linker, which isconnected to the 6-membered core ring containing X₁ and X₂. For example,the following compounds of the invention contain a nitrogen-linkedheterocycloalkyl:

A nitrogen-linked heterocycloalkyl may be a 4-6 membered monocyclicring, which may contain 0, 1, or 2, additional heteroatom ring atomsindependently selected from N, O and S or a 7- to 10-membered bicyclicring with 0, 1, 2, or 3 additional heteroatom ring atoms selected fromN, O and S. A bicyclic nitrogen-linked heterocycloalkyl may be bridged,fused or spirocyclic. A nitrogen-linked heterocycloalkyl may optionallybe substituted with one to three substituents as defined herein.

“Heteroaryl” means monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic ring or ring systemcontaining 5-14 carbon atoms and containing at least one ring heteroatomselected from N, S (including SO and SO₂) and O, wherein at least one ofthe heteroatom containing rings is aromatic. In the case of a heteroarylring system where one or more of the rings are saturated and contain oneor more N atoms, the N can be in the form of quarternary amine. Examplesof heteroaryl include pyrrolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyrazolyl,pyridyl, oxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thiazolyl, imidazolyl,triazolyl, tetrazolyl, furanyl, triazinyl, thienyl, pyrimidyl,pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, benzisoxazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl,benzimidazolyl, benzopyrazolyl, benzofuranyl, benzothiophenyl (includingS-oxide and dioxide), benzotriazolyl, furo(2,3-b)pyridyl, quinolyl,indolyl, isoquinolyl, quinazolinyl, dibenzofuranyl, and the like.Examples of bicyclic heteroaryl rings include:

“Halogen” includes fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine.

“Oxo” means an oxygen atom connected to another atom by a double bondand is can be represented “═O”.

Where any amine is present in the compound, the N atom may be optionallyin the form of a quaternary amine having one or more appropriateadditional substitutions, as further described herein.

When any ring atom is specified as being optionally substituted with, orin a specified form, for example, S substituted with oxo groups, or N inthe form of a N-oxide, this does not preclude the substitution of anyring atom with the other listed optional substituents when notsubstituted with oxo groups or in the form of a N-oxide.

When any variable (e.g., n, R^(a), R^(b), etc.) occurs more than onetime in any constituent or in Formula I, IA, or IB, its definition oneach occurrence is independent of its definition at every otheroccurrence. Also, combinations of substituents and/or variables arepermissible only if such combinations result in stable compounds.

A wavy line

, as used herein, indicates a point of attachment to the rest of thecompound. Lines drawn into a ring system, for example:

indicate that the bond may be attached to any of the substitutable ringatoms.

Under standard nomenclature used throughout this disclosure, theterminal portion of the designated side chain is described last,preceded by the adjacent functionality toward the point of attachment.

In choosing compounds of the present invention, one of ordinary skill inthe art will recognize that the various substituents, i.e. R¹, R^(A),etc., are to be chosen in conformity with well-known principles ofchemical structure connectivity and stability.

The term “substituted” shall be deemed to include multiple degrees ofsubstitution by a named substitutent. Where multiple substituentmoieties are disclosed or claimed, the substituted compound can beindependently substituted by one or more of the disclosed or claimedsubstituent moieties, singly or plurally. By independently substituted,it is meant that the (two or more) substituents can be the same ordifferent.

In the compounds of Formula I, IA, or IB, the atoms may exhibit theirnatural isotopic abundances, or one or more of the atoms may beartificially enriched in a particular isotope having the same atomicnumber, but an atomic mass or mass number different from the atomic massor mass number predominantly found in nature. The present invention ismeant to include all suitable isotopic variations of the compounds ofFormula I, IA, or IB. For example, different isotopic forms of hydrogen(H) include protium (¹H) and deuterium (²H or D). Protium is thepredominant hydrogen isotope found in nature. Enriching for deuteriummay afford certain therapeutic advantages, such as increasing in vivohalf-life or reducing dosage requirements, or may provide a compounduseful as a standard for characterization of biological samples.Isotopically-enriched compounds within Formula I, IA, or IB, can beprepared without undue experimentation by conventional techniques wellknown to those skilled in the art or by processes analogous to thosedescribed in the Schemes and Examples herein using appropriateisotopically-enriched reagents and/or intermediates.

Unless expressly stated to the contrary in a particular context, any ofthe various cyclic ring and ring system variables or substituentsdescribed herein may be attached to the rest of the compound at any ringatom (i.e., any carbon atom or any heteroatom) provided that a stablecompound results.

Unless expressly stated to the contrary, all ranges cited herein areinclusive. For example, a heteroaromatic ring described as containingfrom “1 to 4 heteroatoms” means the ring can contain 1, 2, 3 or 4heteroatoms. It is also to be understood that any range cited hereinincludes within its scope all of the sub-ranges within that range. Thus,for example, a heterocyclic ring described as containing from “1 to 4heteroatoms” is intended to include as aspects thereof, heterocyclicrings containing 2 to 4 heteroatoms, 3 or 4 heteroatoms, 1 to 3heteroatoms, 2 or 3 heteroatoms, 1 or 2 heteroatoms, 1 heteroatom, 2heteroatoms, 3 heteroatoms, and 4 heteroatoms. Similarly, C₁-C₆ whenused with a chain, for example an alkyl chain, means that the chain cancontain 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 carbon atoms. It also includes all rangescontained therein including C₁-C₅, C₁-C₄, C₁-C₃, C₁-C₂, C₂-C₆, C₃-C₆,C₄-C₆, C₅-C₆, and all other possible combinations.

A “stable” compound is a compound which can be prepared and isolated andwhose structure and properties remain or can be caused to remainessentially unchanged for a period of time sufficient to allow use ofthe compound for the purposes described herein (e.g., therapeuticadministration to a subject). The compounds of the present invention arelimited to stable compounds embraced by Formulas I, IA and IB.

The term “compound” refers to the compound and, in certain embodiments,to the extent they are stable, any hydrate or solvate thereof. A hydrateis the compound complexed with water, and a solvate is the compoundcomplexed with an organic solvent.

As indicated above, the compounds of the present invention can beemployed in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Those skilledin the art will recognize those instances in which the compounds of theinvention may form salts. The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt”refers to a salt (including an inner salt such as a zwitterion) whichpossesses effectiveness similar to the parent compound and which is notbiologically or otherwise undesirable (e.g., is neither toxic norotherwise deleterious to the recipient thereof). Thus, an embodiment ofthe invention provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts of thecompounds of the invention. The term “salt(s)”, as employed herein,denotes any of the following: acidic salts formed with inorganic and/ororganic acids, as well as basic salts formed with inorganic and/ororganic bases. Salts of compounds of the invention may be formed bymethods known to those of ordinary skill in the art, for example, byreacting a compound of the invention with an amount of acid or base,such as an equivalent amount, in a medium such as one in which the saltprecipitates or in aqueous medium followed by lyophilization.

Exemplary acid addition salts include acetates, ascorbates, benzoates,benzenesulfonates, bisulfates, borates, butyrates, citrates,camphorates, camphorsulfonates, fumarates, hydrochlorides,hydrobromides, hydroiodides, lactates, maleates, methanesulfonates(“mesylates”), naphthalenesulfonates, nitrates, oxalates, phosphates,propionates, salicylates, succinates, sulfates, tartarates,thiocyanates, toluenesulfonates (also known as tosylates) and the like.Additionally, acids which are generally considered suitable for theformation of pharmaceutically useful salts from basic pharmaceuticalcompounds are discussed, for example, by P. Stahl et al, Camille G.(eds.) Handbook of Pharmaceutical Salts. Properties, Selection and Use.(2002) Zurich: Wiley-VCH; S. Berge et al, Journal of PharmaceuticalSciences (1977) 66(1) 1-19; P. Gould, International J. of Pharmaceutics(1986) 33 201-217; Anderson et al, The Practice of Medicinal Chemistry(1996), Academic Press, New York; and in The Orange Book (Food & DrugAdministration, Washington, D.C. on their website). These disclosuresare incorporated herein by reference thereto.

Exemplary basic salts include ammonium salts, alkali metal salts such assodium, lithium, and potassium salts, alkaline earth metal salts such ascalcium and magnesium salts, salts with organic bases (for example,organic amines) such as dicyclohexylamine, t-butyl amine, choline, andsalts with amino acids such as arginine, lysine and the like. Basicnitrogen-containing groups may be quarternized with agents such as loweralkyl halides (e.g., methyl, ethyl, and butyl chlorides, bromides andiodides), dialkyl sulfates (e.g., dimethyl, diethyl, and dibutylsulfates), long chain halides (e.g., decyl, lauryl, and stearylchlorides, bromides and iodides), aralkyl halides (e.g., benzyl andphenethyl bromides), and others.

All such acid salts and base salts are intended to be pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts within the scope of the invention and all acid and basesalts are considered equivalent to the free forms of the correspondingcompounds for purposes of the invention.

In addition, when a compound of the invention contains both a basicmoiety, such as, but not limited to an aliphatic primary, secondary,tertiary or cyclic amine, an aromatic or heteroaryl amine, pyridine orimidazole, and an acidic moiety, such as, but not limited to tetrazoleor carboxylic acid, zwitterions (“inner salts”) may be formed and areincluded within the terms “salt(s)” as used herein. It is undertood thatcertain compounds of the invention may exist in zwitterionic form,having both anionic and cationic centers within the same compound and anet neutral charge. Such zwitterions are included within the invention.

The compounds of Formula I, IA, and IB may exist as rapidlyinterconverting tautomers with different points of attachment ofhydrogen accompanied by one or more double bond shifts. The individualtautomers as well as mixtures thereof are encompassed by the presentinvention. The ratio between the tautomeric forms will vary depending onthe conditions. As is well known to one of ordinary skill in the art,such compounds may be drawn and named in different ways. For example,the following structures depicted below show different ways that anillustrative compound of the invention may be drawn:

It is understood that all possible tautomeric forms of the compounds ofFormula I, IA, and IB are contemplated as being within the scope of theinstant invention, as well as mixtures thereof. It is further understoodthat while only one said tautomeric form of each example compound andembodiment of the invention may be depicted in the specification andappended claims, such depiction includes reference to all tautomericforms of said compounds, which are included within the scope of theinvention.

As set forth above, the present invention includes pharmaceuticalcompositions comprising a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB of thepresent invention, optionally one or more other active components (e.g.,a β-lactam antibiotic), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Thecharacteristics of the carrier will depend on the route ofadministration. By “pharmaceutically acceptable” is meant that theingredients of the pharmaceutical composition must be compatible witheach other, do not interfere with the effectiveness of the activeingredient(s), and are not deleterious (e.g., toxic) to the recipientthereof. Thus, compositions according to the invention may, in additionto the inhibitor, contain diluents, fillers, salts, buffers,stabilizers, solubilizers, and other materials well known in the art.

Also as set forth above, the present invention includes a method fortreating a bacterial infection which comprises administering to asubject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount ofa compound of Formula I, IA, or IB, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, in combination with a β-lactam antibiotic and optionally aDHP inhibitor. The term “subject” (or, alternatively, “patient”) as usedherein refers to an animal, preferably a mammal, and in particular ahuman or a non-human animal including livestock animals and domesticanimals including, but not limited to, cattle, horses, sheep, swine,goats, rabbits, cats, dogs, and other mammals in need of treatment. Inselect embodiment, the subject is a human. In select embodiments, thesubject has been the object of treatment, observation or experiment. Theterm “administration” and variants thereof (e.g., “administering” acompound) in reference to a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB meanproviding the compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,to the individual in need of treatment. When a compound or a saltthereof is provided in combination with one or more other active agents(e.g., a carbapenem antibiotic or a DHP inhibitor or both),“administration” and its variants are each understood to includeprovision of the compound or its salt and the other agents at the sametime or at different times. When the agents of a combination areadministered at the same time, they can be administered together in asingle composition or they can be administered separately. It isunderstood that a “combination” of active agents can be a singlecomposition containing all of the active agents or multiple compositionseach containing one or more of the active agents. In the case of twoactive agents a combination can be either a single compositioncomprising both agents or two separate compositions each comprising oneof the agents; in the case of three active agents a combination can beeither a single composition comprising all three agents, three separatecompositions each comprising one of the agents, or two compositions oneof which comprises two of the agents and the other comprises the thirdagent; and so forth.

The compositions and combinations of the present invention are suitablyadministered in effective amounts. The term “effective amount,” whenused with a β-lactamase inhibitor (including a DHP inhibitor), means theamount of active compound sufficient to inhibit β-lactamase and therebyelicit the response being sought (i.e., an “inhibition effectiveamount”) in a cell, tissue, system, animal or human. In one embodiment,the effective amount is a “therapeutically effective amount” for thealleviation of the symptoms of the disease or condition being treated(e.g., the healing of conditions associated with bacterial infection,and/or bacterial drug resistance) in combination with a β-lactamantibiotic. In another embodiment, the effective amount is a“prophylactically effective amount” for prophylaxis of the symptoms ofthe disease or condition being prevented. When the active compound(i.e., active ingredient) is administered as the salt, references to theamount of active ingredient are to the free acid or free base form ofthe compound. An “effective amount” of a β-lactam antibiotic is anamount sufficient to alleviate the symptoms of the disease or conditionbeing treated (e.g., the healing of conditions associated with bacterialinfection, and/or bacterial drug resistance).

The administration of a composition of the present invention is suitablyparenteral, oral, sublingual, transdermal, topical, intranasal,intratracheal, intraocular, or intrarectal, wherein the composition issuitably formulated for administration by the selected route usingformulation methods well known in the art, including, for example, themethods for preparing and administering formulations described inchapters 39, 41, 42, 44 and 45 in Remington—The Science and Practice ofPharmacy, 21^(st) edition, 2006. In one embodiment, compounds of theinvention are administered intravenously in a hospital setting. Inanother embodiment, administration is oral in the form of a tablet orcapsule or the like. When administered systemically, a therapeuticcomposition is for example, suitably administered at a sufficient dosageto attain a blood level of inhibitor of at least about 1 μg/mL, and inadditional embodiment at least about 10 μg/mL, and at least about 25μg/mL. For localized administration, much lower concentrations than thismay be effective, and much higher concentrations may be tolerated.

Intravenous administration of a compound of the invention can beconducted by reconstituting a powdered form of the compound with anacceptable solvent. Suitable solvents include, for example, salinesolutions (e.g., 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection) and sterile water(e.g., Sterile Water for Injection, Bacteriostatic Water for Injectionwith methylparaben and propylparaben, or Bacteriostatic Water forInjection with 0.9% benzyl alcohol). The powdered form of the compoundcan be obtained by gamma-irradiation of the compound or bylyophilization of a solution of the compound, after which the powder canbe stored (e.g., in a sealed vial) at or below room temperature until itis reconstituted. The concentration of the compound in the reconstitutedIV solution can be, for example, in a range of from about 0.1 mg/mL toabout 20 mg/mL.

The present invention also includes a method for inhibiting bacterialgrowth which comprises administering to a bacterial cell culture, or toa bacterially infected cell culture, tissue, or organism, an inhibitioneffective amount of a compound of Formula I. Additional embodiments ofthe invention include the bacterial growth inhibiting method justdescribed, wherein the compound of the present invention employedtherein is a compound of one of the embodiments, sub-embodiments orclasses described above. The compound may optionally be used in the formof a pharmaceutically acceptable salt in these embodiments. The methodcan involve administration of a compound of Formula I, IA or IB to anexperimental cell culture in vitro to prevent the growth of β-lactamresistant bacteria. The method can alternatively involve administrationof a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB to an animal, including a human,to prevent the growth of β-lactam resistant bacteria in vivo. In thesecases, the compound of Formula I, IA or IB is typically co-administeredwith a β-lactam antibiotic.

Compounds of the invention can be employed for the treatment,prophylaxis or inhibition of bacterial growth or infections due tobacteria that are resistant to β-lactam antibiotics in combination witha β-lactam antibiotic. More particularly, the bacteria can bemetallo-β-lactamase positive strains that are highly resistant toβ-lactam antibiotics. The terms “slightly resistant” and “highlyresistant” are well-understood by those of ordinary skill in the art(see, e.g., Payne et al., Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy38:767-772 (1994); Hanaki et al., Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy30:11.20-11.26 (1995)). For the purposes of this invention, bacterialstrains which are highly resistant to imipenem are those against whichthe MIC of imipenem is >16 μg/mL, and bacterial strains which areslightly resistant to imipenem are those against which the MIC ofimipenem is >4 μg/mL.

Compounds of the invention can be used in combination with antibioticagents for the treatment of infections caused by Class B-β-lactamaseproducing strains, in addition to those infections which are subsumedwithin the antibacterial spectrum of the antibiotic agent. Examples ofclass B-metallo-β-lactamase producing bacteria are Pseudomonasaeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiellapneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens,Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobacter asburiae, Citrobacter freundii,Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, Providencia rettgeri, andAcinetobacter baumannii.

It is generally advantageous to use a compound of Formula I, IA, or IBin admixture or conjunction with a carbapenem, penicillin,cephalosporin, or other β-lactam antibiotic, or a prodrug thereof. It isadvantageous to use a compound of Formula I, IA, or IB in combinationwith one or more β-lactam antibiotics because of the class B β-lactamaseinhibitory properties of the compounds. It is also advantageous to use acompound of Formula I, IA, or IB in combination with one or more ClassA, C, and D β-lactamase inhibitors to further limit β-lactamsusceptability. As already noted, the compound of Formula I, IA, or IBand the β-lactam antibiotic can be administered separately (at the sametime or as different times) or in the form of a single compositioncontaining both active ingredients.

Carbapenems, penicillins, cephalosporins and other β-lactam antibioticssuitable for use in the present invention include both those known toshow instability to or to be otherwise susceptible to classB-β-lactamases.

When the compounds of Formula I, IA, or IB are combined with acarbapenem antibiotic, a dehydropeptidase (DHP) inhibitor can also becombined. Many carbapenems are susceptible to attack by a renal enzymeknown as DHP. This attack or degradation may reduce the efficacy of thecarbapenem antibacterial agent. Inhibitors of DHP and their use withcarbapenems are disclosed in, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,539,208; 4,616,038;4,880,793; and 5,071,843. A preferred DHP inhibitor is7-(L-2-amino-2-carboxyethylthio)-2-(2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxamide)-2-heptenoicacid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Carbapenems suitable for co-administration with compounds of the presentinvention include imipenem, ertapenem, meropenem, biapenem,(4R,5S,6S)-3-[3S,5S)-5-(3-carboxyphenyl-carbamoyl)pyrrolidin-3-ylthio]-6-(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylicacid,(1S,5R,6S)-2-(4-(2-(((carbamoylmethyl)-1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-1-yl)-ethyl(1,8-naphthosultam)methyl)-6-[1(R)-hydroxyethyl]-1-methylcarbapen-2-em-3-carboxylatechloride, BMS181139([4R-[4α,5β,6β(R*)]]-4-[2-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]ethyl]-3-[(2-cyanoethyl)thio]-6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylicacid), BO2727 ([4R-3[3S*,5S*(R*)],4α,5β,6β(R*)]]-6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-[[5-[1-hydroxy-3-(methylamino)propyl]-3-pyrrolidinyl]thio]-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylicacid monohydrochloride), E1010((1R,5S,6S)-6-[1(R)-hydroxymethyl]-2-[2(S)-[1(R)-hydroxy-1-[pyrrolidin-3(R)-yl]methyl]pyrrolidin-4(S)-ylsulfanyl]-1-methyl-1-carba-2-penem-3-carboxylicacid hydrochloride) and S4661((1R,5S,6S)-2-[(3S,5S)-5-(sulfamoylaminomethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]thio-6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-1-methylcarbapen-2-em-3-carboxylicacid),(1S,5R,6S)-1-methyl-2-{7-[4-(aminocarbonylmethyl)-1,4-diazoniabicyclo(2.2.2)octan-1yl]-methyl-fluoren-9-on-3-yl}-6-(1R-hydroxyethyl)-carbapen-2-em-3carboxylate chloride.

Penicillins suitable for co-administration with compounds of the presentinvention include benzylpenicillin, phenoxymethylpenicillin,carbenicillin, azidocillin, propicillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin,epicillin, ticarcillin, cyclacillin, pirbenicillin, azlocillin,mezlocillin, sulbenicillin, piperacillin, and other known penicillins.The penicillins may be used in the form of pro-drugs thereof; forexample as in vivo hydrolysable esters, for example the acetoxymethyl,pivaloyloxymethyl, α-ethoxycarbonyloxy-ethyl and phthalidyl esters ofampicillin, benzylpenicillin and amoxicillin; as aldehyde or ketoneadducts of penicillins containing a 6-α-aminoacetamido side chain (forexample hetacillin, metampicillin and analogous derivatives ofamoxicillin); and as esters of carbenicillin and ticarcillin, forexample the phenyl and indanyl α-esters.

Cephalosporins suitable for co-administration with compound of thepresent invention include cefatrizine, cephaloridine, cephalothin,cefazolin, cephalexin, cephacetrile, cephapirin, cephamandole nafate,cephradine, 4-hydroxycephalexin, cephaloglycin, cefoperazone,cefsulodin, ceftolozane, ceftazidime, cefuroxime, cefmetazole,cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, cefipime, and other known cephalosporins, allof which may be used in the form of pro-drugs thereof.

β-Lactam antibiotics other than penicillins and cephalosporins that maybe co-administered with compounds of the present invention includeaztreonam, latamoxef (MOXALACTAM), and other known β-lactam antibioticssuch as carbapenems like imipenem, ertapenem, meropenem or(4R,5S,6S)-3-[(3S,5S)-5-(3-carboxyphenylcarbamoyl)pyrrolidin-3-ylthio]-6-(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylicacid, all of which may be used in the form of pro-drugs thereof.

In one embodiment, the antibiotic co-administered with a compound of thepresent invention is selected from the group consisting of imipenem,ertapenem, meropenem and(4R,5S,6S)-3-[(3S,5S)-5-(3-carboxyphenylcarbamoyl)pyrrolidin-3-ylthio]-6-(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylicacid.

In another embodiment, the antibiotic co-administered with a compound ofthe present invention is selected from the group of penicillinsconsisting of ampicillin, amoxicillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin,azlocillin, mezlocillin, and ticarcillin. Such penicillins canoptionally be used in the form of their pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, for example their sodium salts. Ampicillin or amoxicillin canalternatively be employed in the form of fine particles of thezwitterionic form (generally as ampicillin trihydrate or amoxicillintrihydrate) for use in an injectable or infusable suspension. In anaspect of this embodiment, the penicillin co-administered with acompound of the present invention is amoxicillin, optionally in the formof its sodium salt or the trihydrate.

In another embodiment, the antibiotic co-administered with a compound ofthe present invention is selected from the group of cephalosporinsconsisting of cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, cefipime, and ceftazidime, whichare optionally used in the form of their pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, for example their sodium salts.

In certain embodiments of the invention, the compounds of the inventionin combination with serine β-lactamase inhibitors (which can inhibitclass A, C, D beta lactamases) in addition to β-lactam antiobiotics.Serine β-lactamase inhibitors include but are not limited to avibactam,vaborbactam, relebactam, tazobactam, and clavulanic acid.

When co-administered with a β-lactam antibiotic, and optionally aβ-lactamase inhibitor, the combination of the compound of the inventionand the antibiotic can provide a synergistic effect. The terms“synergistic effect” and “synergy” indicate that the effect producedwhen two or more drugs are co-administered is greater than would bepredicted based on the effect produced when the compounds areadministered individually. While not wishing to be bound by theory, itis believed that the compounds of the present invention are β-lactamaseinhibitors that act to prevent degradation of β-lactam antibiotics,thereby enhancing their efficacy and producing a synergistic effect.

Abbreviations employed herein include the following: Ac=acetyl=CH₃C(═O);AcOH=acetic acid; ACN=MeCN=acetonitrile; aq=aqueous; BH3 DMS=boranedimethyl sulfide; BINAP=(2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl);BLI=β-lactamase inhibitor; Bn=benzyl; BOC (orBoc)=tert-butyloxycarbonyl; Boc anhydride=Boc₂O=di-tert-butyldicarbonate; BrettPhos precatalyst generation3=[(2-Di-cyclohexylphosphino-3,6-dimethoxy-2′,4′,6′-triisopropyl-1,1′-biphenyl)-2-(2′-amino-1,1′-biphenyl)]palladium(II)methanesulfonate;BPBD=N,N′-{bis(pyridin-2-yl)benzylidene}butane-1,4-diamine; CBZ (orCbz)=carbobenzoxy (alternatively, benzyloxycarbonyl);CH₃CN=acetonitrile; CELITE=diatomaceous earth; conc.=concentrated;DBU=1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene; DCM=dichloromethane;DEAD=diethyl azodicarboxylate; DIAD=diisopropyl azodicarboxylate;DIBAL-H=diisobutylaluminum hydride; DIEA=N,N-Diisopropylethylamine;DIPEA=diisopropylethylamine (or Hunig's base); DMA=dimethylacetamide;DMAP=4-dimethylaminopyridine or N,N-dimethylaminopyridine;DME=1,2-dimethoxyethane; DMF=N,N-dimethylformamide; DMSO=dimethylsulfoxide; DPPA=diphenylphosphoryl azide; EA=AcOEt=EtOAc=ethyl acetate;EDC=1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide; Et=ethyl;EtOH=ethanol;HATU=(1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate); hex=hexane;HOAt=1-Hydroxy-7-azabenzotriazole; HPLC=high-performance liquidchromatography; h or hr or hrs=hours; i-Pr=isopropyl alcohol;KOAc=potassium acetate; LCMS=LC-MS=liquid chromatography/massspectrometry; LDA=lithium di-isopropyl amide;mCPBA=meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid; Me=methyl; MeCN=acetonitrile;MeOH=methanol; MIC=minimum inhibitory concentration; min ormins=minutes; MPLC=medium pressure liquid chromatography;Ms=methanesulfonyl; MsCl=methane sulfonyl chloride;n-BuLi=n-butyllithium; NCS=N-Chlorosuccinimide; NIS=N-Iodosuccinimide;NMP=N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; NMR=nuclear magnetic resonance; PCy3 PdG2=2nd Generation PCy₃precatalyst=Chloro[(tricyclohexylphosphine)-2-(2′-aminobiphenyl)]palladium(II);Pd(dppf)Cl₂=[1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II);PE=Pet. ether=petroleum ether; Ph=phenyl; PMB=p-Methoxybenzyl; PPh₃precatalyst generation 2=2^(nd) PPh3precatalyst=Chloro(triphenylphosphine)[2-(2′-amino-1,1′-biphenyl)]palladium(II); prep-HPLC=preparative HPLC;RBF=round bottom flask; RPLC=reverse phase liquid chromatography;RT=room temp.=room temperature; SFC=supercritical fluid chromatography;SM=starting material; TBAF=tetrabutylammonium fluoride; tBuXPhosprecatalyst generation3=[(2-Di-tert-butylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropyl-1,1′-biphenyl)-2-(2′-amino-1,1′-biphenyl)]palladium(II) methanesulfonate; TEA=triethylamine; TFA=trifluoroaceticacid; THF=tetrahydrofuran; TLC=thin layer chromatography;TMS=trimethylsilane; TMSN₃=azidotrimethylsilane; XPhos-Pd-2G or XPHOS PdG2 precatalyst or Xphos precatalyst generation2=Chloro(2-dicyclohexylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropyl-1,1′-biphenyl)[2-(2′-amino-1,1′-biphenyl)]palladium(II),X-Phos aminobiphenyl palladium chloride precatalyst.

The compounds of the present invention can be readily prepared accordingto the following reaction schemes and examples, or modificationsthereof, using readily available starting materials, reagents andconventional synthesis procedures. In these reactions, it is alsopossible to make use of known variants. Other methods for preparingcompounds of the invention will be readily apparent to the person ofordinary skill in the art in light of the following reaction schemes andexamples.

Sulfonamide compounds of the current invention, ID, may be preparedaccording to general Scheme I. According to the Scheme, bromideintermediates 1a and 1b may be selectively reacted at the bromo positionwith 2(trimethylsilyl)enthanethiol in the presence of a base (such ascesium carbonate) to afford sulfides 2a and 2b. Oxidation, for exampleby using meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid gives sulfones 3a and 3b.Treatment with tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF) gives thecoreesponding sulfinic acids 4a and 4b. The sulfinic acids may beconverted to the corresponding sulfonyl chlorides in a variety of ways,for example by treatment with N-chlorosuccinimide. Treatment of theresulting sulfonyl chlorides 5a and 5b with an amine in the presence ofa base such as triethyl amine affords the sulfonamides 6a and 6b.Alternatively, sulfinic acids 4a and 4b may be directly converted in onepot to the sulfonamides 6a and 6b by reaction with N-chlorosuccinimidein the presence of the amine reactant. Metal mediated coupling, forexample using palladium catalysts, with alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or vinylboronic acids, boronic esters, organostannanes, organocopper or organozinc reagents affords intermediates 7a and 7b. Final PMB protectivegroup removal can be achieved under acidic conditions such as by usingTFA in the optional presence of a carbocation scavenger, such as anisoleor triethylsilane, providing target compounds ID.

Alternatively, sulfonamide compounds ID may be prepared according toScheme II. According to the Scheme, iodo intermediates 3a and 3b aresubjected to metal mediated coupling, for example using palladiumcatalysts, with alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or vinyl boronic acids, boronicesters, organostannanes, organocopper or organo zinc reagents to giveintermediates 8a and 8b. When R′ contains active NH groups, these mayoptionally be protected as tert-butoxycarbamates using Boc anhydride anda base such as 4-dimethylaminopyridine, affording 9a and 9b. Conversionof the trimethylsilylethane sulfones to the corresponding sulfonylchlorides can be accomplished in two steps (as described in Scheme I) togive 11a and 11b. Coupling of the sulfonyl chlorides with amines canthen be accomplished in the presence of a base (such as trimethylamine),giving 12a and 12b. Final PMB protective group removal under acidicconditions such as by using TFA in the optional presence of acarbocation scavenger, such as anisole or triethylsilane, providestarget compounds ID. Again, when intermediates 12a and 12b contain anacid labile protecting group (like tert-butoxycarbonyl), concurrentremoval of this protecting group occurs in the final acidic removal ofthe PMB groups. This can be done in one step, or in stepwise fashion bytreatment with TFA at room temperature to remove a group such astert-butoxycarbonyl, then heating with TFA and anisole or thioanisole toremove the PMB group.

Intermediates 1a and 1b can be prepared according to Scheme III.According to the Scheme, commercially available aryl fluoride 13 can beconverted to the carboxylic acid 14 by treatment with LDA, followed bydry ice. The carboxylic acid functionality can be transformed to thecorresponding nitrile 15 in numerous ways known in the art. One approachinvolves conversion to the acid chloride, for example using oxalylchloride, followed by treatment with ammonium hydroxide to afford thecarboxamide, and finally, dehydration, for example usingtrichloro-1,3,5-triazine, to give the nitrile 15. Nucleophilic aromaticsubstitution of the fluoride using benzyl mercaptan and a base such assodium hydride provides the sulfide 16. The nitrile present in 16 can beconverted to the tetrazole 17 using one of several methods, for exampleby treatment with trimethylsilyl azide and dibutyltin oxide. Conversionof the benzyl sulfide to the sulfonyl chloride can be accomplished inseveral ways, for example, by treatment with N-chloro succinimide inacetic acid. Treatment with ammonium hydroxide then affords thesulfonamide 18. Concommittant protection of the tetrazole andsulfonamide to afford positional isomer mixture 1a and 1b can beachieved by treatment with excess of para-methoxybenzyl chloride in thepresence of a base, such as potassium carbonate, and NaI and tetrabutylammonium chloride as catalysts. Typically 1a and 1b are used as amixture of regioisomers, but the isomers can optionally be separated andused individually in the same way. In the examples below, it should beunderstood that the mixture of regioisomers or the individualregioisomers may be used interchangeably (occasionally only one isomeris shown for the sake of simplicity).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 16-bromo-3-iodo-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamideand6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

Step A: 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzoic acid

Into a 2000-mL 3-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen was placed a solution of (i-Pr)₂NH (40.4 g,400.00 mmol, 1.20 equiv) in THF (400 mL). This was followed by theaddition of n-butyl lithium (146 mL, 1.10 equiv) dropwise with stirringat −20° C. over 30 minutes. To this was added a solution of1-bromo-2-fluoro-4-iodobenzene (100 g, 332.34 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in THF(600 mL) dropwise with stirring at −78° C. The resulting solution wasstirred for 90 minutes at −78° C. The reaction mixture was then pouredinto 1.5 L of dry ice. The resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was diluted with 2000 mL of aq. sodium hydroxide (4M), then washed with 2×800 mL of ether. The aq. solution was adjusted topH 2 with HCl (2 M), then extracted with 3×800 mL of ethyl acetate. Theorganic layers were combined, washed with 3×500 mL of water, dried, andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound.

Step B: 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzoyl chloride

Into a 3000-mL round-bottom flask was placed3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzoic acid (235 g, 681.35 mmol, 1.00 equiv) andthionyl chloride (1175 mL). The resulting solution was stirred for 2hours at 80° C. in an oil bath. The resulting mixture was cooled andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound.

Step C: 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzamide

Into a 10000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask was placed a solution ofNH₄OH (840 g) in THF (2000 mL), followed by the addition of a solutionof 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzoyl chloride (223 g, 614 mmol, 1.00 equiv)in THF (2460 mL) dropwise with stirring at 0° C. The resulting solutionwas stirred for 60 minutes at room temperature. The resulting mixturewas concentrated under vacuum. The solids were collected by filtrationto afford the title compound.

Step D: 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzonitrile

Into a 10000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask was placed a solution of3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzamide (223 g, 648 mmol, 1.00 equiv) inN,N-dimethylformamide (4460 mL), trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (840 g, 4.56mol, 7.00 equiv). The resulting solution was stirred overnight at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was poured into 10 L of aq. sodiumbicarbonate. The solids were collected by filtration to afford the titlecompound.

Step E: 2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodobenzonitrile

Into a 5000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen was placed a solution of sodium hydride(14.8 g, 617 mmol, 1.20 equiv) in 1,4-dioxane (1000 mL). A solution ofphenylmethanethiol (38.1 g, 306.76 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in 1,4-dioxane (100mL) was added dropwise with stirring at 0° C. over 20 minutes. To thiswas added a solution of 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzonitrile (100 g,306.84 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in 1,4-dioxane (400 mL) dropwise with stirringat 0° C. The resulting solution was stirred for 60 minutes at roomtemperature and for an additional 60 minutes at 60° C. The reaction wasthen quenched by the addition of 750 mL of HCl (1 M). The resultingsolution was diluted with 3 L of water, then extracted with 3×1 L ofethyl acetate. The organic layers were combined, dried and concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was applied onto a silica gel column andeluted with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:4) to afford the titlecompound.

Step F: 5-[2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodophenyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole

Into a 3000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask was placed a solution of2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodobenzonitrile (54.0 g, 126 mmol, 1.00equiv) in toluene (750 mL), TMSN₃ (43.4 g, 3.00 equiv) and dibutyltinoxide (6.3 g, 0.20 equiv). The resulting solution was stirred for 48hour at 105° C. in an oil bath. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature. The resulting solution was diluted with 3 L of aq. sodiumhydroxide, then extracted with ethyl acetate. The aqueous layer wasadjusted to pH 3 with HCl (2 M), then extracted with 2×1 L of ethylacetate. The organic layers were combined, washed with 2×1 L of water,dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under vacuum toprovide the title compound.

Step G:5-[2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodophenyl]-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleand5-[2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodophenyl]-2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole

Into a 3000-mL 3-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen was placed a solution of5-[2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodophenyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole (84.4g, 178 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in chloroform (700 mL), a solution of potassiumcarbonate (49.0 g, 355 mmol, 2.00 equiv) in water (520 mL), andtetrabutylammonium chloride (10.2 g, 0.20 equiv). This was followed bythe addition of para-methoxybenzyl chloride (42.2 g, 1.50 equiv) dropwise with stirring at 15° C. The resulting solution was stirred for 180min at 50° C. in an oil bath. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature. The resulting solution was diluted with 200 mL of water,then extracted with 2×200 mL of DCM. The organic layers were combined,dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under vacuum. The residue wasapplied onto a silica gel column and eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleumether (1:2), resulting in the title compound as a mixture of twoisomers.

Step H:6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride and6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride

Into a 2000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen was placed mixture of5-[2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodophenyl]-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleand5-[2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodophenyl]-2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole(50.0 g, 84.3 mmol, 1.00 equiv, 60%), DCM (750 mL), AcOH (12.7 g, 211mmol, 2.50 equivalents), and water (3.8 g, 2.5 equiv). SO₂Cl₂ (28.3 g,2.50 equivalents) was then added dropwise with stirring at 0° C. Theresulting solution was stirred for 60 minutes at room temperature. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound isomer mixture.

Step I:6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamideand6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

Into a 2000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen was placed a solution of6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride and6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride (isomer mixture, 50.0 g, 52.7 mmol, 1.00 equiv, 60%) in THF(300 mL) and a solution of NH₄OH (200 mL) in THF (200 mL). The resultingsolution was stirred for 60 minutes at room temperature. The resultingsolution was extracted with 3×150 mL of ethyl acetate. The organiclayers were combined, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified withFlash-Prep-HPLC under the following conditions: Column, C18 silica gel;mobile phase, H₂O: MeCN=25 increasing to H₂O: MeCN=55 within 30 min;Detector, UV 210 nm, to afford the title compound. H-NMR (DMSO-d6, 300MHz, ppm): δ 3.727-3.748 (3H, d), 5.001-5.068 (0.78H, m), 5.428-5.477(0.75H, m), 5.941 (0.5H, m), 6.823-6.958 (2H, m), 7.148-7.363 (2H, m),7.732-7.864 (1.6H, m), 7.993-8.117 (3H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 26-bromo-3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamideand6-bromo-3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

Step A: 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzoic acid

Into a 5000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen, were placed bis(propan-2-yl)amine (121.2g, 1.20 mol, 1.20 equiv) and THF (1000 mL). This was followed by theaddition of n-butyllithium (440 mL, 2.5 M in hexanes, 1.10 mol, 1.10equiv) dropwise with stirring at −78° C. for 20 minutes. After 60minutes, a solution of 1-bromo-2-fluoro-4-iodobenzene (300 g, 997 mmol,1.00 equiv) in THF (2000 mL) was added dropwise with stirring at −78° C.for 30 minutes. The resulting solution was stirred for 2 hours at −78°C. in a liquid nitrogen bath. The reaction progress was monitored byLCMS. The reaction was then quenched by pouring into 5000 g of dry ice.After stirring for 2 hours, the resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was dissolved in 3000 mL of 4 M sodium hydroxideaqueous solution. The resulting solution was extracted with 2×1000 mL ofether. The pH value of the aqueous solution was adjusted to 2-3 withhydrogen chloride aqueous solution (1 M). The resulting solution wasextracted with 4×1000 mL of ethyl acetate, and the organic layers werecombined and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated undervacuum. The crude product was purified by re-crystallization fromhexanes to afford the title compound.

Step B: 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzoyl chloride

Into a 5000-mL 3-necked round-bottom flask, purged and maintained withan inert atmosphere of nitrogen, was placed3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzoic acid (273 g, 791.5 mmol, 1.00 equiv), THF(2730 mL), and N,N-dimethylformamide (27.3 mL). This was followed by theaddition of oxalyl chloride (110.9 g, 873.7 mmol, 1.10 equiv) dropwisewith stirring at 20° C. for 20 minutes. The resulting solution wasstirred for 1 hour at room temp. The reaction progress was monitored byLCMS. The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to afford thetitle compound.

Step C: 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzamide

Into a 5000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen, was placed NH₄OH (1200 g). This wasfollowed by the addition of a solution of 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzoylchloride (280 g, 771 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in THF (2800 mL) dropwise withstirring at 0° C. for 30 minutes. The resulting solution was stirred for1 hour at room temperature. The reaction progress was monitored by LCMS.The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum. The solids werecollected by filtration, and washed with H₂O to afford the titlecompound.

Step D: 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzonitrile

Into a 10000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained withan inert atmosphere of nitrogen, was placed3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzamide (270 g, 785.1 mmol, 1.00 equiv),N,N-dimethylformamide (5400 mL). This was followed by the addition oftrichloro-1,3,5-triazine (1014 g, 5.50 mol, 7.00 equiv) in portions at0° C. The resulting solution was stirred for 2 hours at roomtemperature. The reaction progress was monitored by LCMS. The reactionwas then quenched by the addition of 15000 mL of saturated sodiumbicarbonate aqeous solution. The solids were collected by filtration toafford the title compound.

Step E: 2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodobenzonitrile

Into a 5000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen, was placed sodium hydride (34 g, 60%dispersion in mineral oil, 850 mmol, 1.20 equiv) and 1,4-dioxane (700mL). This was followed by the addition of a solution ofphenylmethanethiol (88.7 g, 714.2 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in 1,4-dioxane (950mL) dropwise with stirring at 10° C. for 15 minutes. After 30 minutes,to this reaction mixture was added a solution of3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-iodobenzonitrile (230 g, 705.7 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in1,4-dioxane (1800 mL) dropwise with stirring at 10° C. The resultingsolution was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The reaction wasthen quenched by pouring into 5000 mL of water/ice. The resultingsolution was extracted with 5×1000 mL of ethyl acetate, and the organiclayers were combined. The organic layers were washed with 2×1000 mL ofwater and 2×1000 mL of saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and 2×1000mL of brine. The resulting mixture was dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified byre-crystallization from ether to afford the title compound.

Step F: 5-[2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodophenyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole

Into a 2000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask, was placed2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodobenzonitrile (66 g, 153.5 mmol, 1.00equiv), toluene (660 mL), azidotrimethylsilane (44.2 g, 383.6 mmol, 2.50equiv), and dibutylstannanone (7.7 g, 30.93 mmol, 0.20 equiv). Theresulting solution was stirred for 48 hours at 105° C. in an oil bath.The reaction progress was monitored by LCMS. The reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature, and concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography with tetrahydrofuran:PE(100:1) as eluent to afford the title compound.

Step G: 6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride

Into a 2000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen, were placed5-[2-(benzylsulfanyl)-3-bromo-6-iodophenyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole (100 g,211.4 mmol, 1.00 equiv), acetic acid (1000 mL) and water (100 mL). Thiswas followed by the addition of NCS (70.7 g, 529.5 mmol, 2.50 equiv), inportions using an ice/water bath to contain exotherms occurring onaddition of NCS, and maintaining the internal temperature approximatelybetween 20-30° C. The resulting solution was stirred for 2 hours at roomtemperature using an ice/water bath as needed to maintain thetemperature following addition of NCS which is exothermic. The reactionprogress was monitored by LCMS. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder vacuum and then was diluted with 2000 mL of EtOAc. The resultingmixture was washed with 2×1000 mL of water and 2×1000 mL of brine. Themixture was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated undervacuum to afford the title compound.

Step H: 6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonamide

Into a 3000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen, were placed NH₄OH (1180 mL) and THF (290mL). This was followed by the addition of a solution of6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonyl chloride(118 g, 262.5 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in THF (300 mL) dropwise with stirringat 0° C. The resulting solution was stirred for 2 hours at 0-25° C. inan ice/salt bath (slowly warming to room temperature). The reactionprogress was monitored by LCMS. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder vacuum, and diluted with 500 mL ether. After stirring for 30minutes, the solids were collected by filtration to afford the titlecompound.

Step I:6-bromo-3-iodo-N,N-bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl]benzene-1-sulfonamideand6-bromo-3-iodo-N,N-bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2-[2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl]benzene-1-sulfonamide

Into a 3000-mL 4-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen, were placed6-bromo-3-iodo-2-(1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonamide (105 g,244.2 mmol, 1.00 equiv), chloroform (1050 mL), potassium carbonate(168.9 g, 1.22 mol, 5.00 equiv), water (525 mL), NaI (11 g, 73.4 mmol,0.30 equiv), tetrabutylammonium chloride (20.4 g, 73.4 mmol, 0.30equiv), and 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzene (230 g, 1.47 mol, 6.00equiv). The resulting solution was stirred overnight at 50° C. in an oilbath. The reaction progress was monitored by LCMS. The reaction mixturewas cooled to room temperature. The resulting solution was extractedwith 2×1000 mL DCM. The organic layers were combined and dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under vacuum to afford thetitle compounds. ¹H-NMR: (300 MHz, CDCl₃, ppm): δ 7.956-7.928 (m, 0.5H),7.852-7.824 (m, 1H), 7.656-7.612 (m, 1.5H), 7.323-7.282 (m, 1.5H),7.195-7.224 (m, 2H), 6.944-6.908 (m, 6H), 6.822-6.760 (m, 9H), 5.791 (m,1H), 5.570-5.521 (m, 1H), 5.149-5.100 (m, 1H), 4.769-4.718 (m, 2H),4.232-4.221 (m, 2H), 3.900-3.848 (m, 2H), 3.789-3.742 (m, 14H).

In the experimental procedures below, the compound of REFERENCE EXAMPLE2 can be used as a mixture of 4-methoxylbenzyl tetrazole regioisomers.Alternatively, the two regioisomers may be separated and each can beused as described below in the same fashion. In some REFERENCE EXAMPLESand EXAMPLES below, both regioisomers are explicitly used; however, inother cases, for the sake of simplicity, only one regioisomer is shown.It should be understood that in these cases the mixture of regioisomerswas typically used.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 33-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamideand3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

Step A:3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-(2-(trimethylsilyl)ethylthio)benzenesulfonamideand3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)thio)benzenesulfonamide

Commercially available (for example, from Sigma-Aldrich order #364681),known (Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 1994, 72(2), 325; Journal ofOrganic Chemistry, 2005, 70(14), 5611) 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethanethiol(21.24 g, 158 mmol) was added to a mixture of NaH (7.59 g, 60%dispersion in mineral oil, 190 mmol) in DMF (350 mL). The resultingmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 minutes. After that,6-bromo-3-iodo-N,N-bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl]benzene-1-sulfonamideand6-bromo-3-iodo-N,N-bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2-[2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl]benzene-1-sulfonamide(50 g, 63.4 mmol) was added in portions. The resulting mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 2 hours under an atmosphere of nitrogen.The reaction was monitored by LCMS, and was quenched with water (500mL). The resulting mixture was extracted with EtOAc (2×300 mL). Theorganic layers were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford thetitle compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺ : 844.

Step B:3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-(2-(trimethylsilyl)ethylsulfonyl)benzenesulfonamideand3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

m-CPBA (654 g, 379 mmol) was added to a solution of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-(2-(trimethylsilyl)ethylthio)benzenesulfonamideand3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)thio)benzenesulfonamide(160 g, 190 mmol) in DCM (2000 mL) at 0° C. The resulting mixture wasstirred at room temperature overnight under an atmosphere of nitrogen.The reaction was monitored by LCMS. The resulting mixture was quenchedwith saturated Na₂S₂O₃ solution (150 mL), and washed with saturatedNa₂CO₃ solution (1 L) and water (1 L). The organic layer was collectedand concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography with EtOAc/PE (1/2) as eluent to afford the titlecompound: LCMS (ESI) calc'd for C₃₆H₄₂IN₅O₇S₂Si [M+H]⁺: 876, found 876;¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.62 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.90-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.68 (m, 0.5H), 7.56-7.53 (m, 0.5H),7.27-7.20 (m, 2H), 6.91-6.79 (m, 12H), 5.44-5.39 (m, 1H), 5.20-5.15 (m,1H), 4.58-4.53 (m, 2H), 3.98-3.79 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.66 (m, 9H), 2.50-2.48(m, 2H), 1.19-1.03 (m, 1H), 0.83-0.82 (m, 1H), 0.01 (s, 9H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 42-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

To a solution of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamideand3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(2.0 g, 2.28 mmol) in THF (23 mL) was added tetrabutylammonium fluoride(5.02 mL, 1.0 M in THF, 5.02 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. The reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature under N₂ for 30 minutes. Theresulting mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturatedKHSO₄ aqueous solution, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated under vacuumto afford the crude product as a solid. The crude material was useddirectly for to make compounds of the invention: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 776.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 52-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonylchloride and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonylchloride

2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (800 mg, 1.031 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was cooled to 0° C.1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (275 mg, 2.063 mmol) in THF (2 mL) wasadded over 5 minutes. The mixture was stirred at the same temperaturefor 30 minutes, then diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturatedNaHCO₃ and brine, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated to afford the crudeproduct: LCMS (ESI) [M+H]⁺ : 810.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6 tert-Butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(chlorosulfonyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)(tert-butoxycarbonyl)carbamate

Step A:3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)thio)benzenesulfonamide

A suspension of6-bromo-3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide(10 g, 12.65 mmol), cesium carbonate (8.24 g, 25.3 mmol) and2-(trimethylsilyl)ethanethiol (6.08 ml, 38.0 mmol) in DMF (100 ml) wasstirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was diluted withether and washed with brine. The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄), andconcentrated to give crude3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)thio)benzenesulfonamide,which was used directly in the next step. LCMS [M+1]: 844.63.

Step B:3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

The crude3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)thio)benzenesulfonamide(10.5 g, 12.5 mmol) was dissolved in DCM (100 ml), and cooled to 0° C.m-CPBA (10.92 g, 63.3 mmol) was added in portions. The mixture wasstirred overnight. Precipitate was filtered off through a CELITE pad,and the filtrate was diluted with DCM (100 ml), washed with 1N NaOH andbrine. The organic layer was dried and concentrated. The residue waspurified by ISCO (120 g, 0-50% EtOAc in hexane, the 50% hexane). LCMS[M+1]: 876.49.

Step C:3-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

A suspension of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(9 g, 10.28 mmol), (2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid (3.99 g,20.55 mmol), TETRAKIS(triphenylphosphine)Palladium(0) (1.187 g, 1.028mmol) and sodium carbonate (3.27 g, 30.8 mmol) in dioxane (75 ml) andWater (25 ml) was degassed and heated at 80° C. for 3 hr. The mixturewas diluted with AcOEt, washed with brine. The organic layer was dried(MgSO₄) and concentrated. The crude material was purified by ISCO (220g, 0-50% then 50% EtOAc in heaxane. LCMS: 898.74.

Step D: tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)(tert-butoxycarbonyl)carbamate

To a mixture of3-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(7 g, 7.79 mmol), di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (5.95 g, 27.3 mmol) and TEA(3.80 ml, 27.3 mmol) in DCM (80 ml) was added DMAP (0.952 g, 7.79 mmol).The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, diluted withether, washed with KHSO₄, saturated aqueous and brine. The organic layerwas dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The crude material was purifiedby ISCO (120 g, 0-30% then 30% EtOAc in hexane). LCMS [M+1]: 1098.56.

Step E:2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(N,N-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amido)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

A solution of tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)(tert-butoxycarbonyl)carbamate(6.9 g, 6.28 mmol) in THF (100 mL) was stirred with tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (25.1 mL, 25.1 mmol) at room temperature under N₂ for 0.5 hour.The mixture was diluted with AcOEt, washed with KHSO₄, saturatedaqueous, then dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The crude material waspurified by ISCO (0-50% then 50% EtOH-EtOAc (1:3) in hexane. LCMS [M+1]:998.51.

Step F: tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(chlorosulfonyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)(tert-butoxycarbonyl)carbamate

A mixture of sodium acetate (0.789 g, 9.62 mmol), acetic acid (0.551 ml,9.62 mmol) and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(N,N-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amido)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (3.2 g, 3.21 mmol) in THF (75 ml) was cooled to 0° C. NCS solid(0.856 g, 6.41 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirred at the sametemperature for 30 minutes, diluted with Et₂O, washed with KHSO₄ andbrine, then dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The crude material waspurified by ISCO 0-30% EtOAc then 30% EtOAc in hexane). LCMS [M+1]:1032.67. The isolated material contained a small amount of mono-Boccompound. LCMS [M+1]: 932.57.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7 2-amino-7-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-4-ylboronic acid

Step A: N-((2-bromo-5-methylphenyl)carbamothioyl)benzamide

2-bromo-5-methylbenzenamine (10 g, 54 mmol) was added into the solutionof benzoic cyanic thioanhydride (8.8 g, 54 mmol) in acetone (100 ml) atambient temperature and stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The reactionsolution was cooled and filtered. The filtrate was washed with EA anddried to give the title compound as a solid. LCMS (ESI) [M+1]⁺ 349; ¹HNMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHZ): δ 12.54 (s, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H),7.90 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.73-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.54 (m, 3H), 7.20 (dd,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H).

Step B: 1-(2-bromo-5-methylphenyl)thiourea

A solution of N-((2-bromo-5-methylphenyl)carbamothioyl)benzamide (5 g,14 mmol) and NaOH (5.6 g, 140 mmol) in water (100 ml) and MeOH (100 ml)was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hour. The reaction mixture was diluted withwater (80 mL) and extracted with DCM (3×80 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with water (3×10 mL) and brine (3×10 mL), dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum to give the title compound as a solid. LCMS (ESI): [M+1]⁺245; ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHZ): δ 9.20 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.50 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 6.99 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (s,3H).

Step C: 4-bromo-7-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine

Br₂ (4.20 ml, 82 mmol) in chloroform (50 mL) was added in drops to astirred solution of 1-(2-bromo-5-methylphenyl)thiourea (3.1 g, 13 mmol)in chloroform (200 mL) in an ice bath and then stirred at 80° C. for 4hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum and washedwith EA (3×30 ml). The mixture was filtered and the filter cake wasdried to give the title compound as a solid. LCMS (ESI): [M+1]⁺ 243; ¹HNMR (DMSO-d6, 300 MHZ): δ 7.81 (s, 2H), 7.34 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 6.77(d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 2.30 (s, 3H).

Step D: (2-amino-7-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid

A solution of 4-bromo-7-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine (2.0 g, 8.3 mmol),5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane) (2.79 g, 12.3 mmol),PCy3 Pd G2 (0.972 g, 1.645 mmol) and potassium acetate (2.422 g, 24.7mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (40 ml) was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum and the solid wasdissolved with EA (300 ml). The solution was washed with water (15%NaOH) and the aqueous phase was adjusted to pH 3 with 2 M HCl, and thenextracted with EA (3×100 ml). The organic layers were dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum to give the title compound as a solid. LCMS (ESI): [M+1]⁺209; ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 300 MHZ): δ 7.84 (s, 2H), 7.33 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.78 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.31 (s, 3H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8 2-aminobenzo[d]oxazol-4-ylboronic acid

Step A: 4-bromobenzo[d]oxazol-2-amine

A mixture of 2-amino-3-bromophenol (5 g, 26.6 mmol) and cyanic bromide(1.673 ml, 31.9 mmol) in DCM (25 ml) and MeOH (50 ml) was stirred atambient temperature for 4 hours. The resulting mixture was quenched withaq. sodium hydrogen carbonate (500 mL), diluted with water (20 mL) andextracted with DCM (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith water (3×10 mL) and brine (3×10 mL), dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound as a solid. LCMS (ESI): [M+1]⁺ 213;¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHZ): 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.35 (s, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30(s, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.93-6.89 (m, 1H).

Step B: 2-aminobenzo[d]oxazol-4-ylboronic acid

A solution of 4-bromobenzo[d]oxazol-2-amine (1.00 g, 4.69 mmol),Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (0.686 g, 0.939 mmol),bis(nneopentylglycolato)diboron (1.060 g, 4.69 mmol) and potassiumacetate (0.921 g, 9.39 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (30 ml) was stirred at 80°C. for 24 hours under nitrogen. The reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure and the residue was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column, Sunfire C 18, 19×150 mm; mobile phase:water (0.05% TFA) and acetonitrile (Gradient time: 7 min. B %: 10%-20%);Detector, UV 220 and 254 nm. The collected fractions were combined andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound as asolid. LCMS (ESI): [M+1]⁺ 179.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9 (2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)boronic acid

A solution of 8-bromoquinolin-2-amine (500 mg, 2.241 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂(328 mg, 0.448 mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (1138 mg, 4.48 mmol) andpotassium acetate (440 mg, 4.48 mmol) in 1,4-Dioxane (20 ml) was stirredat 80° C. for 2 hours under nitrogen. The reaction mixture was filteredand the filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to give crude product.The crude product was purified by column C18 eluting withacetonitrile/water with 0.05% TFA (15/85). The collected fractions werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to give the title compound as asolid. LCMS (ESI) [M+H]⁺: 189; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 8.32 (d, J=9.6Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.10 (m, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (t, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10 2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-7-ylboronic acid

A mixture of 4-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine (commercially available,2000 mg, 8.73 mmol) and bispinacolatodiboron (6651 mg, 26.2 mmol),potassium acetate (2570 mg, 26.2 mmol) and PCy3 Pd G2 (516 mg, 0.873mmol) in dry dioxane (80 ml) was degassed, and heated at 80° C. for 48hours. The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved inhydrochloric acid (2N, 100 mL). The aqueous was washed with ethylacetate (60 mL), and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in methanol(50 ml). The solid was filtered off and the filtrate was concentrated togive a solid which was directly used. LCMS (M+1): 195.12.

REFERENCE EXAMPLES 11-12 in the Table immediately below were prepared inan analagous fashion as described for 2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-7-ylboronicacid (REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10) from the aryl bromide starting materials(SM) indicated.

REF LC/MS EX. m/e NO. SM Structure Name [M + H]⁺ 11

(2-amino-3- cyanophenyl) boronic acid 162.99 12

(1H- benzo[d]imidazo- 4-yl)boronic acid 163.08

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 13 (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid

A mixture of 5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane) (5.59 g,24.7 mmol), KOAc (4.86 g, 49.5 mmol), and commercially available (forexample, from Sigma-Aldrich order #ARK379288552), known (PCT Int. Appl.WO 2015177367) 4-bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-amine (3.50 g, 16.5 mmol)in 1,4-dioxane (82 mL) was degassed with N₂ before addition ofchloro(triphenylphosphine) [2-(2′-amino-1,1′-biphenyl)]palladium(II)(945 mg, 1.65 mmol). The resulting mixture was heated at 80° C.overnight under N₂. After cooling to room temperature the reactionmixture was filtered through CELITE, and rinsed with MeOH. The filtratewas concentrated under vacuum, and the residue was purified by reversephase column chromatography (ISCO RediSep Rf Gold 150 g HP C18 column)eluting with 0-100% MeCN/water (no acid additive) to afford the titlecompound. LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 178.38.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 14 2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-ylboronicacid

Step A: 3-bromo-N-methyl-2-nitrobenzenamine

A solution of 1-bromo-3-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene (10 g, 45.6 mmol) inNH₂CH₃ in THF (2 M, 100 ml) was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum to give3-bromo-N-methyl-2-nitrobenzenamine. LCMS (ESI) [M+1]⁺: 231, ¹H NMR(CDCl₃, 400 MHZ): 7.21-7.16 (m, 1H), 6.97 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.94 (s, 3H).

Step B: 3-bromo-N1-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine

HCl (12 M) was added in drops into a stirred solution of3-bromo-N-methyl-2-nitrobenzenamine (10.1 g, 44 mmol) and Zn dust (14 g,0.2 mmol) in methanol (200 ml) at room temperature and stirred atambient temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered andthe filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to give3-bromo-N1-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine. LCMS (ESI) [M+1]⁺: 201, ¹H NMR(DMSO, 400 MHZ): 6.70 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.47 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.37(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (s, 1H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 2.70 (s, 3H).

Step C: 4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-amine

A solution of 3-bromo-N1-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine (3.2 g, 16 mmol) andBrCN (1.68 g, 16 mmol) in methanol (100 ml) was stirred at ambienttemperature for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was poured into asaturated NaHCO₃ solution and filtered. The filter cake was dried togive 4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-amine. LCMS (ESI) [M+1]⁺:226, ¹H NMR (DMSO, 400 MHZ): 7.14-7.11 (m, 2H), 6.83-6.79 (m, 1H), 6.71(s, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 3.49 (s, 3H).

Step D: 2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-ylboronic acid

A mixture of 4-bromo-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-amine (3.5 g, 15.5mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (4.7 g, 18.6 mmol) and potassium acetate(4.5 g, 46.5 mmol) in 1,4-Dioxane (100 ml) was stirred at 80° C. for 4hours under nitrogen. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuumto give the crude product. The product was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column, Sunfire C 18, 19×150 mm; mobile phase:water (0.05% TFA) and acetonitrile (Gradient time: 7 min. B %: 10%-20%);Detector, UV 220 and 254 nm. The collected fractions were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to give2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-ylboronic acid. LCMS (ESI)[M+1]⁺: 192.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 15 (2-amino-6-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronicacid.

To a 200 mL RBF was charged a solution of3-bromo-5-fluorobenzene-1,2-diamine (5 g, 24.39 mmol) in ethanol (100ml), followed by addition of cyanic bromide (5.17 g, 48.8 mmol). Thereaction mixture was heated at 80° C. for overnight. The reactionmixture was cooled to room temperature, concentrated in vacuo, then waspurified by column chromatography (ISCO, 80 g, 0-20% MeOH in DCM) togive 4-bromo-6-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-amine (4.2 g, 18.26 mmol),LC-MS [M+H]⁺: 230.08. The intermediate was dissolved in 50 mL ofanhydrous ethanol, followed by addition of5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane) (7.86 g, 34.8 mmol),potassium acetate (3.41 g, 34.8 mmol), PCy3 Pd G2 (2.054 g, 3.48 mmol)and anhydrous ethanol (50 ml). The mixture was degassed for 20 minutes,and then was heated at 80° C. for 18 hours. The reaction mixture wasacidified with 1.0 M HCl to ˜pH 4, then was washed with EtOAc. The crudeproduct was chromatographed over C18 column to give the desired product(2-amino-6-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid. LC/MS (M+H)⁺:196.07.

REFERENCE EXAMPLES 16A and 16B

Racemic tert-butyl 3-amino-3-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylatewas separated into individual enantiomers A and B via SFC (Column: AD-H50×250 mm, UV detection: 210 nm, Solvent: 25% EtOH (with 0.2% DIPA) inCO₂, Flow 230 g CO₂/min 120 bar). Absolute stereochemistry was notconfirmed for the two pure enantiomers. Both enantiomers were useful forpreparing metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors.

REFERENCE EXAMPLES 17A and 17B

Commercially available racemic tert-butyl6-amino-2-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate was separated intoindividual enantiomers A and B via SFC (Column: AD-H 50×250 mm, UVdetection: 210 nm, Solvent: 15% EtOH (with 0.2% DIPA) in CO₂, Flow 230 gCO₂/min 120 bar). Absolute stereochemistry was not confirmed for the twopure enantiomers. Both enantiomers were useful for preparingmetallo-β-lactamase inhibitors.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 182-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

Step A:3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

The mixture of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(5.0 g, 5.71 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (2.02g, 11.42 mmol), Na2CO3 (1.82 g, 17.13 mmol) and1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(ii)dichloridedichloromethane complex (0.699 g, 0.856 mmol) in dioxane (60 mL) andwater (15 mL) was degassed with N₂ for 5 minutes. The resulting mixturewas heated at 90° C. for 6 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered andextracted with EtOAc (2×100 mL). The organic phases were dried (MgSO4)and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel 220 g, eluting with EtOAc/isohexane (0-100% in 45 min) togive a solid. LC/MS [M+H]+: 881.

Step B: tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)carbamate

To3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(6.22 g, 7.06 mmol) in DCM (60 mL) at room temperature, was addedBOC-Anhydride (1.69 g, 7.77 mmol), TEA (2.46 mL, 17.65 mmol) and DMAP(0.86 g, 7.1 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2hours, diluted with ether, washed with aqueous KHSO4 and brine. Theorganic layer was dried over MgSO4 and concentrated. The crude productwas purified by column chromatography on silica gel 220 g, eluting with0-80% EtOAc in hexane to afford pure product. LC/MS [M+H]: 981.

Step C:2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

TBAF (10.1 mL, 10.1 mmol) was added to a stirred solution of tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)carbamate(4.5 g, 4. 6 mmol) in THF (50 mL) at room temperature. The mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 45 minutes. The mixture was diluted withAcOEt, washed with saturated KHSO4 aqueous (3×60 mL), dried over MgSO4,and concentrated to get the crude product as a solid afterconcentration. The crude material was used directly for the next step.LC/MS [M+H]+: 881.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 192-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

Step A:3-(2-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(REFERENCE EXAMPLE 3; 2.69 g, 3.07 mmol),N-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide(1.610 g, 6.14 mmol), Na2CO3 (0.977 g, 9.21 mmol),1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(ii)dichloridedichloromethane complex (0.376 g, 0.461 mmol) were added to a 100 mLround bottle flask in dioxane (12 mL) and water (3 mL) at roomtemperature and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. overnight. The mixturewas filtered, washed with EtOAc, diluted with water (50 mL), andextracted with ethyl acetate (2×50 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (60 mL), dried (MgSO₄) and filtered and the solventwas evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel 40 g, eluting with EtOAc/isohexaneto give the product as foam after concentration. LC/MS [M+H]+: 842

Step B: tert-butyl(3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)carbamate

Boc-anhydride (0.31 mL, 1.33 mmol) and DMAP (0.148 g, 1.211 mmol) wereadded to a stirred solution of starting material3-(2-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(1.02 g, 1.211 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) at room temperature and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture was diluted withwater (50 mL), and extracted with DCM (2×50 mL). The residue waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel 24 g, eluting withEtOAc/isohexane to give a foam after concentration. LC/MS [M+H]+: 942

Step C:2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

A solution of tert-butyl(3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)carbamate(0.92 g, 0.97 mmol) in THF (9 mL) was stirred with TBAF (2.153 mL, 2.153mmol) at room temperature under N₂ for 30 minutes. The mixture wasdiluted with AcOEt, washed with saturated KHSO₄ aqueous (3×50 mL), driedover MgSO4, and concentrated to give the crude product as a solid. Thecrude material was used directly for the next step.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 20 Step A: (9-methyl3-amino-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)propanoate

To a solution of (S)-3-amino-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)propanoicacid (6 g, 25.2 mmol) in MeOH (60 mL) was added SOCl₂ (9.19 mL, 126mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours.The resulting mixture was quenched with water (300 mL) and extractedwith EA (3×300 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(300 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford crude product (9-methyl3-amino-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)propanoate as a solid, which wasdirectly used in the next step without further purification: LC/MS[M+1]⁺: 253.

Step B:(S)-methyl-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoate

To a solution of(S)-methyl-3-amino-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)propanoate (4.0 g,13.85 mmol) in MeOH (50 mL) were added (Boc)₂O (6.4 mL, 27.70 mmol) andTEA (7.7 mL, 55.40 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 12 hours. The resulting mixture was quenched with water(200 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (2×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄and filtered. The filtrate was concentrate under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography and eluted with 70% EA inPE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford(S)-methyl-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoate as an oil: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 353.

Step C: (S)-benzyl-tert-butyl (3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of(S)-methyl-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoate (4.3 g, 12.2 mmol) in THF (45 mL) was added LiBH₄ (0.8g, 36.6 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1hour. The resulting mixture was quenched with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl(200 mL) and extracted with EA (3×300 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (300 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 60% EA in PE.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford(S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate as an oil.LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 325.

Step D:(S)-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propylmethanesulfonate

To a solution of (S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (4.0 g, 12.33 mmol) in DCM (40mL) were added MsCl (1.9 mL, 24.66 mmol), TEA (5.2 mL, 37.0 mmol) andDMAP (0.301 g, 2.47 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for1 hour. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (200 mL), and thenextracted with EA (3×300 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (300 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 60% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford(S)-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propylmethanesulfonate as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 403.

Step E: (S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl) dicarbamate

To a solution of(S)-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl) amino)propylmethanesulfonate (3.8 g, 9.44 mmol) in DMF (60 mL) was added potassium1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (3.5 g, 18.88 mmol) at room temp. The mixturewas stirred at 60° C. for 3 hours. The resulting mixture was quenchedwith water (200 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (300 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with60% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford (S)-benzyl tert-butyl(3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate as a solid:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 454.

Step F: (R)-benzyl-tert-butyl (3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of (S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl) dicarbamate (3.0 g, 6.62mmol) in EtOH (50 mL) was added N₂H₄.H₂O (80%, 0.99 g, 19.85 mmol) atroom temperature. The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2 h. Theresulting mixture was allowed to cool down to room temperature. Theresulting mixture was quenched with water (200 mL), and then extractedwith EA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 30% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford(R)-benzyl tert-butyl (3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate as a solid:LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 324.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 21 (R)-benzyl (1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamatehydrochloride

HCl (4 mL, 1.25 M in dioxane, 5.00 mmol) was added to a stirred solutionof starting material (R)-benzyl tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (1.0 g, 3.08 mmol) in DCM (10 mL)and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The mixturewas concentrated. The product was used as is. LC/MS [M+H]+: 225.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 22 tert-butyl (R)-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of (R)-benzyl tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (1.05 g, 3.24 mmol) in MeOH (20mL) in a RBF at room temperature under N₂, was added Pd—C (10% wt/wt,0.689 g, 0.65 mmol) and hydrogenated at 1 atm. (balloon pressure)overnight. The reaction mixture was filtered through a CELITE pad, andwashed with EtOAc (3×50 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The crude product was used as is. LC/MS [M+H]+: 191.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 23 tert-butyl (R)-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of the epoxide (S)-tert-butyl (oxiran-2-ylmethyl)carbamate(2.0 g, 11.55 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) was added ammonium hydroxide (20mL, 114 mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for2 hours, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in DCM (40mL), dried (MgSO4) and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waschromatographed over silica gel (40 g), eluting with 0-10% MeOH in DCMto give the desired product. LC/MS [M+H]+: 191.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 24 (3-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)boronicacid

Potassium acetate (1.232 g, 12.55 mmol) and PCy3 Pd G2 (0.371 g, 0.627mmol), 4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane)(2.124 g, 8.37 mmol), were added to a stirred solution of3-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-amine (1.0 g, 4.18 mmol) indimethylsulfoxide (15 mL) at room temperature and the mixture wasstirred at 90° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was filtered through apad of CELITE, diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with ethylacetate (3×100 mL). The residue was purified by reverse phase columnchromatography on silica gel 240 g C18, eluting with acetonitrile/water,0-100% in 45 minutes to give the desired product as a solid afterconcentration. LC/MS [M+H]+: 205.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 25 tert-butyl(3R,4S)-3-amino-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Step A: tert-butyl(3S,4S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of (3S,4S)-tert-butyl3-amino-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (1000 mg, 4.94 mmol) indioxane (12.4 mL) and water (12.4 mL) was added sodium carbonate (629mg, 5.93 mmol) and Cbz-Cl (0.847 mL, 5.93 mmol) at 0° C. The reactionwas stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. EtOAc (20 mL) was added.The organic layer was separated, washed with brine, dried, filtered, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel (0-10% MeOH/DCM as eluent) to give thetitle compound. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 337.38.

Step B: tert-butyl(3S,4S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To the solution of (3S,4S)-tert-butyl3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (1200mg, 3.57 mmol) in DCM (17.8 mL) was added triethylamine (0.796 mL, 5.71mmol) and MsCl (0.445 mL, 5.71 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction was stirredat room temperature for 2 hours. After evaporation, the residue waspurified by flash chromatography on silica gel (40 g gold column, 0-10%MeOH/DCM as eluent) to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 415.38.

Step C: tert-butyl(3R,4S)-3-azido-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To the solution of (3S,4S)-tert-butyl3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(1470 mg, 3.55 mmol) in DMF (17.7 mL) was added sodium azide (922 mg,14.19 mmol) at room temperature. The reaction was stirred at 100° C. for4 hours. EtOAc (20 mL) and water (20 mL) were added. The organic layerwas separated, washed with water and brine, dried, filtered, andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound. LC/MS[M+H]⁺: 362.44.

Step D: tert-butyl(3R,4S)-3-amino-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To the solution of (3R,4S)-tert-butyl3-azido-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (1200mg, 3.32 mmol) in THF (15.1 mL) and Water (1.51 mL) was addedtriphenylphosphine (1045 mg, 3.98 mmol) at room temperature. Thereaction was stirred at 60° C. overnight. After concentration underreduced pressure, the residue was purified by flash chromatography onsilica gel (0-10% MeOH/DCM as eluent) to give the title compound. LC/MS[M+H]⁺: 336.36.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 26 tert-butyl(3S,4R)-3-amino-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared in an analogous fashion to the aboveintermediate (REFERENCE EXAMPLE 25) using (3R,4R)-tert-butyl3-amino-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 336.42.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 27 (1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)boronic acid

A mixture of 5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane) (1027mg, 4.54 mmol), potassium acetate (446 mg, 4.54 mmol), and4-bromo-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole (300 mg, 1.515 mmol) in dioxane (7.6mL) was degassed with nitrogen before addition ofchloro(triphenylphosphine) [2-(2′-amino-1,1′biphenyl)] palladium (II)(130 mg, 0.227 mmol). The resulting mixture was further degassed bynitrogen and heated at 80° C. overnight. After cooling to roomtemperature the reaction mixture was filtered through CELITE, and rinsedwith EtOAc. The filtrate was concentrated and the residue was purifiedby reverse phase C18 column chromatography eluting with 0-100%MeCN/water (no acid additive) to afford the title compound. LC/MS[M+H]⁺: 164.05.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 28 benzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazol-4-ylboronic acid

The title compound was prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 27 using 4-chlorobenzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazole. LC/MS [M+H]⁺:165.20.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 29 (R)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

Step A:(S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic(isobutyl carbonic) anhydride

To a stirred solution of(S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl) amino)propanoic acid (20 g, 59 mmol) in THF (200 mL) was added isobutylcarbonochloridate (9.60 g, 71 mmol) and 4-methylmorpholine (7.20 g, 71mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 6 hours at 0° C. Thereaction mixture was filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford (S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic (isobutyl carbonic)anhydride as an oil. The crude product was used directly in the nextstep without further purification.

Step B: (S)-benzyl tert-butyl (3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a stirred solution of(S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic (isobutyl carbonic) anhydride (15 g, 34 mmol) in THF(100 mL) was added NaBH₄ (5.0 g, 136 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (500 mL) and then extracted with EA (3×800 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (3×500 mL) and brine(3×500 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, and eluted with 5% MeOH in DCM. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford(S)-benzyl tert-butyl (3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)carbamate as an oil:LCMS (ESI) calc'd for C₁₆H₂₄N₂O₅ [M+1]⁺: 325, found 325.

Step C:(S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propylmethanesulfonate

To a stirred solution of (S)-benzyl tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (8.20 g, 25 mmol) in DCM (100 mL)was added TEA (10.4 mL, 75 mmol) and MsCl (2.38 mL, 30 mmol) at 0° C.The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The resultingmixture was quenched with water (500 mL), and then extracted with EA(3×800 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×500mL) and brine (3×500 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography,and eluted with 5% MeOH in DCM. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford(S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propylmethanesulfonate as an oil: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 403.

Step D: (S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl) dicarbamate

To a solution of(S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl) amino)propylmethanesulfonate (2.00 g, 4.97 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was added potassium1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (1.38 g, 7.45 mmol). The mixture was stirredat 60° C. for 2 hours. The resulting mixture was quenched with water(100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with water (3×100 mL) and brine (3×100 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford (S)-benzyl-tert-butyl (3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate as a solid: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 454.

Step E: (R)-benzyl tert-butyl (3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of (S)-benzyl tert-butyl (3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl) dicarbamate (1.80 g, 3.97 mmol) in EtOH (2 mL) wasadded N₂H₄.H₂O (80%, 5 mL, 3.97 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C.for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (50 mL) andextracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith water (3×100 mL) and brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 10% MeOHand 1% aqueous NH₃ in DCM. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford (R)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate as a solid: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 323.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 30 Di-tert-butyl (2-aminopropane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate

Step A: Di-tert-butyl (2-hydroxypropane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of 1,3-diaminopropan-2-ol (10.0 g, 11 mmol) and KOH (16.0g, 28 mmol) in THF (50 mL) and water (50 mL) was added (Boc)₂O (64 mL,28 mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (100mL), extracted with EA (2×300 mL). The combined organic layers weredried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 30% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afforddi-tert-butyl (2-hydroxypropane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate as an oil: LC/MS[M+1]⁺: 291.

Step B:2,2,12,12-Tetramethyl-4,10-dioxo-3,11-dioxa-5,9-diazatridecan-7-ylmethanesulfonate

To a solution of di-tert-butyl (2-hydroxypropane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate(20.0 g, 68.9 mmol) in DCM (200 mL) was added MsCl (8.1 mL, 103 mmol)dropwise at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with EA (400mL), and then washed with water (3×200 mL) and brine (3×150 mL). Thecollected organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford2,2,12,12-tetramethyl-4,10-dioxo-3,11-dioxa-5,9-diazatridecan-7-ylmethanesulfonate as an oil, which was used in the next step directlywithout further purification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 369.

Step C: Di-tert-butyl(2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of2,2,12,12-tetramethyl-4,10-dioxo-3,11-dioxa-5,9-diazatridecan-7-ylmethanesulfonate (20.0 g, 54.3 mmol) in DMF (200 mL) was added potassium1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (10.0 g, 54.3 mmol) at room temperature. Thereaction mixture was stirred for 16 hours at 80° C. under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was quenched with water (300 mL). The aqueous layerwas extracted with EA (3×100 mL), and then the combined organic layerswere washed with brine (3×150 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afforddi-tert-butyl(2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,3-diyl) dicarbamateas a solid, which was used in the next step directly without furtherpurification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 420.

Step D: Di-tert-butyl (2-aminopropane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of di-tert-butyl (2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,3-diyl) dicarbamate (14.0 g, 33.4 mmol) in EtOH (100 mL) wasadded N₂H₄.H₂O (80%, 6.7 g, 167 mmol) at room temperature. The reactionwas allowed to warm to 80° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 4hours at 80° C. under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was cooled to roomtemperature. The mixture was filtered. The filter cake was washed withEtOH (2×50 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas re-crystallized with EA/PE (1:2) to afforddi-tert-butyl(2-aminopropane-1,3-diyl) dicarbamate as a solid: LC/MS[M+1]⁺: 290.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 31 (R)-di-tert-butyl(3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

Step A: (S)-di-tert-butyl (3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of (S)-methyl2,3-bis((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoate (commercially available orprepared as described in WO 2006076706, 1.5 g, 4.71 mmol) in THF (15 mL)was added LiAlH₄ (0.27 g, 7.07 mmol) in several portions at 5° C. undernitrogen. The mixture was stirred for 2 hours at 5° C. under nitrogen.The resulting mixture was quenched with water (30 mL) and extracted withEA (3×30 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×30mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 30% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford(S)-di-tert-butyl (3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate as a liquid:LC/MS/[M+1]⁺: 291.

Step B: (S)-2,3-bis((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propyl methanesulfonate

To a solution of (S)-di-tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (0.8 g, 2.76 mmol) and TEA (0.84g, 8.27 mmol) in DCM (8 mL) was added MsCl (0.47 g, 4.13 mmol) at 0° C.The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Theresulting mixture was quenched with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA(3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×50 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum to afford (S)-2,3-bis((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propylmethanesulfonate as a solid, which was directly used in the next stepwithout further purification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 369.

Step C: (S)-di-tert-butyl(3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of (S)-2,3-bis((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propylmethanesulfonate (1.1 g, 2.99 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was added potassium1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (0.83 g, 4.48 mmol) at room temperature. Thenthe mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature. The resulting mixture was quenched withwater (50 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 30% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the desired product asa solid: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 420.

Step D: (R)-di-tert-butyl (3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of (S)-di-tert-butyl(3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl) dicarbamate (0.5 g, 1.19mmol) in EtOH (5 mL) was added N₂H₄.H₂O (80%, 0.12 g, 3.58 mmol) at roomtemperature. The reaction was allowed to warm to 80° C. The reactionmixture was stirred for 4 hours at 80° C. under nitrogen. The resultingmixture was cooled to room temperature. The mixture was filtered. Thefilter cake was washed with EtOH (2×50 mL). The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford (R)-di-tert-butyl(3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate as a solid, which was directly usedfor next step without further purification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 290.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 32 (S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

Step A:(R)-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propylmethanesulfonate

To a solution of (R)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (2 g, 6.17 mmol) in DCM (20 mL)was added TEA (2.6 mL, 18.50 mmol), MsCl (0.96 mL, 12.33 mmol) and DMAP(0.15 g, 1.23 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 1 hour. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (100 mL) andextracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford crude product as anoil, which was directly used in the next step without furtherpurification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 403.

Step B: (R)-benzyl tert-butyl(3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl) dicarbamate

To a solution of(R)-2-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl) amino)propylmethanesulfonate (3.0 g, 7.45 mmol) in DMF (50 mL) was added potassium1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (2.76 g, 14.90 mmol) at room temperature. Themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 hours. The resulting mixture wasallowed to cool down to room temperature, diluted with water (200 mL)and extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, and eluted with 60% EA in PE to affordthe desired compound as a solid: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 454.

Step C: (S)-benzyl tert-butyl (3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of(R)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (3.0 g, 6.62 mmol) in EtOH (50 mL), was added N₂H₄.H₂O (80%,0.99 g, 19.85 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was stirred at 70°C. for 2 hours. The resulting mixture was allowed to cool down to roomtemperature. The resulting reaction was quenched with water (200 mL) andextracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 30% EA in PE to afford(S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate as a solid:LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 324.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 33 (S)-di-tert-butyl2-(aminomethyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

Step A: (R)-1,4-di-tert-butyl 2-methyl piperazine-1,2,4-tricarboxylate

To a solution of (R)-1-tert-butyl 2-methyl piperazine-1,2-dicarboxylate(2.00 g, 8.19 mmol) and TEA (3.42 mL, 24.57 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) wasadded (Boc)₂O (2.28 mL, 9.83 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 6 hours. The resulting mixture wasdiluted with water (100 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×70 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (3×150 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the desired product asan oil: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 345.

Step B: (R)-di-tert-butyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

To a solution of (R)-1,4-di-tert-butyl 2-methylpiperazine-1,2,4-tricarboxylate (2.00 g, 5.81 mmol) in THF (30 mL) wasadded LiAlH₄ (0.44 g, 11.61 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was quenched withNaOH (1 M, 50 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (3×70 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, and elutedwith 40% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the desired product asan oil: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 317.

Step C:(S)-di-tert-butyl2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

To a solution of(R)-di-tert-butyl2-(hydroxymethyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate (1.00 g,3.16 mmol), triphenylphosphine (0.83 g, 3.16 mmol) andisoindoline-1,3-dione (0.47 g, 3.16 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added DIAD(0.62 mL, 3.16 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 16 h under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was quenchedwith water (50 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×30 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (3×70 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with40% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the desired compound as a solid:LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 446.

Step D: (S)-di-tert-butyl 2-(aminomethyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

To a solution of (S)-di-tert-butyl2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate (1.30g, 2.92 mmol) in EtOH (30 mL) was added N₂H₄.H₂O (80%, 0.58 g, 14.59mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C.for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was diluted with EA (100 mL),washed with brine (3×80 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compoundas an oil, which was used directly in the next step without furtherpurification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 316.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 34 (R)-di-tert-butyl2-(aminomethyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

Step A: (S)-1,4-di-tert-butyl-2-methyl-piperazine-1,2,4-tricarboxylate

To a solution of (S)-1-tert-butyl-2-methyl-piperazine-1,2-dicarboxylate(2.0 g, 8.19 mmol) and TEA (2.28 mL, 16.37 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) wasadded (Boc)₂O (2.85 mL, 12.28 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 6 hours. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×70 mL). Thecombined organic layers was washed with brine (3×150 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the desired product asan oil: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 345.

Step B: (S)-di-tert-butyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

To a solution of(S)-1,4-di-tert-butyl-2-methyl-piperazine-1,2,4-tricarboxylate (1.50 g,4.36 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added LiAlH₄ (0.33 g, 8.71 mmol) at 0° C.The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hour. The resultingmixture was quenched with NaOH (1 M, 40 mL), and then extracted with EA(3×30 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×70 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 40% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford(S)-di-tert-butyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate as anoil: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 317.

Step C:(R)-di-tert-butyl-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

To a solution of(S)-di-tert-butyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate (1.10 g,3.48 mmol), triphenylphosphine (1.82 g, 6.95 mmol) andisoindoline-1,3-dione (1.02 g, 6.95 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added DIAD(1.35 mL, 6.95 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen forthree times. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16h under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (50 mL)and extracted with EA (3×30 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (3×70 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 40% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the desired compound as an oil: LC/MS/[M+1]⁺:446.

Step D: (R)-di-tert-butyl-2-(aminomethyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

To a solution of(R)-di-tert-butyl-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate(1.20 g, 2.69 mmol) in EtOH (10 mL) was added N₂H₄.H₂O (0.26 g, 8.08mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C.for 1 hour. The mixture was cooled to room temperature. The resultingmixture was filtered and the filtration was evaporated under vacuum. Theresidue was diluted with EA (100 mL), washed with brine (3×80 mL), driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford the desired product as an oil, which was used directlyin the next step without further purification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 316.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 35 (S)-benzyl (3-aminobutyl)carbamate2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

Step A: (S)-tert-butyl (4-hydroxybutan-2-yl)carbamate

To a solution of (S)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butanoic acid (5.0 g,24.60 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was added BF₃.THF (49 mL, 49 mmol, 1 M)dropwise at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 1 hour. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (50 mL), andthen extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, and eluted with 25% EA inPE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the desired product as an oil: LC/MS[M+1]⁺: 190.

Step B: (S)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butyl methanesulfonate

To a solution of (S)-tert-butyl(4-hydroxybutan-2-yl)carbamate (2.5 g,13.21 mmol) and TEA (5.5 mL, 39.60 mmol) in DCM (50 mL) was added MsCl(1.5 mL, 19.81 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirredat room temperature for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was diluted withEA (100 mL), washed with brine (3×30 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford thedesired product as an oil, which was used directly in the next stepwithout further purification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 268.

Step C: (S)-tert-butyl (4-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)butan-2-yl)carbamate

To a solution of (S)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butylmethanesulfonate(3.0 g, 11.22 mmol) in DMF (40 mL) was added potassium1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (3.0 g, 16.83 mmol) at room temperature. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. The resultingmixture was quenched with water (100 mL), and then extracted with EA(3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×50 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,and eluted with 20% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the desiredcompound as a solid: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 319.

Step D: (S)-tert-butyl (4-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate

To a solution of (S)-tert-butyl(4-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)butan-2-yl)carbamate (2.7 g, 8.48 mmol) inEtOH (50 mL) was added N₂H₄.H₂O (80%, 0.85 g, 16.96 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. The resulting mixture wasfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford(S)-tert-butyl (4-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate as an oil, which was useddirectly in the next step without further purification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺:189.

Step E : (S)-benzyl tert-butyl butane-1,3-diyldicarbamate

To a solution of (S)-tert-butyl(4-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate (1.4 g, 7.44mmol) in DCM (15 mL) was added TEA (1.5 g, 14.87 mmol) and CbzCl (1.5 g,8.55 mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 0.5 hour. The resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was diluted with EA (100 mL), washed with brine(3×30 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford the desired product as an oil, whichwas used directly in the next step without further purification: LC/MS[M+1]⁺: 323.

Step F: (S)-benzyl (3-aminobutyl)carbamate 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

A solution of (S)-benzyl tert-butyl butane-1,3-diyldicarbamate (1 g, 3.1mmol) in TFA (8 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to afford(S)-benzyl(3-aminobutyl)carbamate 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate as an oil,which was used directly in the next step without further purification:LC/MS [M+1−TFA]⁺: 223

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 36 (S)-di-tert-butyl(3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

Step A: (R)-2,3-bis((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propyl methanesulfonate

MsCl (0.59 g, 5.16) was added to di-tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)(R)-dicarbamate (J. Med. Chem. 2010, 53(8),3198-3213; 1.0 g, 3.44 mmol) and TEA (1.0 g, 10.34 mmol) in DCM (10 mL)at 0° C. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to room temperatureand was stirred for 1 h. The resulting mixture was quenched with water(50 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford the desired compound, which was directly used in thenext step without further purification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 369.

Step B: (R)-di-tert-butyl(3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of (R)-2,3-bis((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propylmethanesulfonate (1.4 g, 0.38 mmol) in DMF (15 mL) was added potassium1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (1.41 g, 7.60 mmol) at room temperature. Thenthe mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 h. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (50 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers was washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 30% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe desired compound as a solid: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 420.

Step C: (S)-di-tert-butyl (3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of (R)-di-tert-butyl(3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (1.0 g, 2.38mmol) in EtOH (10 mL) was added N₂H₄.H₂O (80%, 0.36 g, 7.15 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture wasfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to the desiredcompound as a solid, which was used to make compounds of the inventionwithout further purification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 290.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 37 (R)-benzyl (2-aminobutyl)carbamate hydrochloride

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl (1-amino-1-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate

TEA (13.7 mL, 98 mmol) and Boc₂O (15.8 g, 72.2 mmol) were added to asolution of (R)-2-aminobutanamide hydrochloride (5.0 g, 36.1 mmol) inMeOH (100 mL). The mixture was stirred at room temp. for 3 hours. Theresulting mixture was quenched with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA(3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with aqueous HCl (1M, 2×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford the desired compound as a solid,which was used in the next step without further purification: LC/MS[M+1]⁺: 203.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl (1-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate

BH₃.DMS (9.39 g, 124 mmol) was added dropwise to a stirred solution of(R)-tert-butyl (1-amino-1-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate (5.0 g, 24.72 mmol) inTHF (50 mL) at 0° C. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times.The reaction mixture was stirred for 12 hours at room temperature undernitrogen. The resulting mixture was quenched with aqueous NaOH (1 M, 150mL), and then extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound, which was directly used in the next step without furtherpurification: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 189.

Step C: (R)-benzyl tert-butyl butane-1,2-diyldicarbamate

Benzyl carbonochloridate (8.16 g, 47.8 mmol) and TEA (10 mL, 71.7 mmol)were added to a solution of (R)-tert-butyl (1-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate(4.50 g, 23.90 mmol) in DCM (50 mL). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1 hour under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (200 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×200 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (3×100 mL) and brine(3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography and eluted with 20% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 323.

Step D: (R)-benzyl (2-aminobutyl)carbamate hydrochloride

A solution of (R)-benzyl tert-butyl butane-1,2-diyldicarbamate (1.0 g,3.10 mmol) in HCl (1M in dioxane) (10 mL) was stirred at roomtemperature for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum to afford crude (R)-benzyl (2-aminobutyl)carbamate hydrochlorideas a solid, which was directly used in the next step without furtherpurification: LC/MS [M+1−HCl]⁺: 223.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 38 (S)-tert-butyl(2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

Step A: benzyl(S)-(1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)carbamate

Tert-butyl (2-bromoethyl)carbamate (4.5 g, 20 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (2.9 g,27 mmol) were added to a solution of (S)-benzylpyrrolidin-3-ylcarbamate(3 g, 13.5 mmol) in DMF (15 mL). The mixture was stirred for 10 hours atroom temp. Then the mixture was poured into water (60 mL). The aqueousphase was extracted with EA (2×50 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound,which was used in the next step directly without further purification:LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 364.

Step B: (S)-tert-butyl (2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of benzyl(S)-(1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)carbamate(4.8 g, 13 mmol) in MeOH (15 mL) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% Pd, 2 g). Themixture was degassed with hydrogen for three times. Then the mixture wasstirred at room temperature under hydrogen for 16 hours. The resultingmixture was filtered through CELITE. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 10% MeOH in DCM. The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LC/MS [M+1−100]⁺: 130.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 39 (R)-tert-butyl(2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

Step A: tert-butyl(R)-(2-(3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

Tert-butyl (2-bromoethyl)carbamate (4.48 g, 19.98 mmol) was added to amixture of (R)-benzylpyrrolidin-3-ylcarbamate (2.2 g, 9.99 mmol) andK₂CO₃ (4.14 g, 30.0 mmol) in DMF (40 mL). The reaction mixture wasstirred for 4 hours at room temperature under nitrogen. The reactionmixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×100 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography and eluted with 10% MeOH in DCM. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe desired compound: LC/MS [M+1]⁺: 364.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl (2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

Pd(OH)2/C (20% Pd, 0.30 g, 2.14 mmol) was added to a solution oftert-butyl(R)-(2-(3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate(2.96 g, 8.14 mmol) in MeOH (30 mL). The reaction mixture was degassedwith hydrogen three times and stirred for 6 hours at room temperatureunder hydrogen (about 1.5 atm.). The resulting solution was filtered andthe filter cake was washed with MeOH (3×100 mL). The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford the desired compound as an oil,which was used directly in next step without further purification: LC/MS[M+1]⁺: 230.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 40 (R)-benzyl(3-aminobutyl)carbamate hydrochloride

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl (4-hydroxybutan-2-yl)carbamate

BF₃.THF (84 mL, 84.0 mmol, 1 M) was added dropwise at 0° C. to asolution of (R)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butanoic acid (8.5 g, 41.8mmol) in THF (10 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was quenched with water(50 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography andeluted with 30% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the desired compound asan oil: LC/MS [M+1−56]⁺: 134.

Step B: (R)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butyl methanesulfonate

TEA (7.0 g, 69.7 mmol) and MsCl (2.7 mL, 34.9 mmol) were added to asolution of (R)-tert-butyl (4-hydroxybutan-2-yl)carbamate (4.4 g, 23.3mmol) in DCM (100 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1hour at room temperature. The resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was diluted with EA (300 mL), washed with brine(3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 10% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford(R)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl) amino)butyl methanesulfonate as a solid:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 268.

Step C: (R)-tert-butyl (4-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)butan-2-yl)carbamate

Potassium 1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (5.7 g, 30.0 mmol) was added to asolution of (R)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butyl methanesulfonate(5.5 g, 20.0 mmol) in DMF (20 mL). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for2 hours, diluted with water (100 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×200mL). The combined organic fractions were washed with brine (3×200 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum to afford the desired compound as a solid, which wasdirectly used in the next step without further purification: LC/MS[M+1]⁺: 319.

Step D: (R)-tert-butyl (4-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate

N₂H₄.H₂O (1.44 g, 28.30 mmol) was added to a solution of (R)-tert-butyl(4-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)butan-2-yl)carbamate (4.5 g, 14.10 mmol) inEtOH (2 mL). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour, then allowedto cool to room temperature. The resulting mixture was filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford (R)-tert-butyl(4-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate as an oil, which was directly used in thenext step without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 189.

Step E: (R)-benzyl tert-butyl butane-1,3-diyldicarbamate

TEA (4.4 mL, 31.90 mmol) and CbzCl (1.7 mL, 12.20 mmol) were added to asolution of (R)-tert-butyl (4-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate (2.0 g, 10.60mmol) in THF (10 mL) and water (10 mL) at 0° C. over 5 minutes. Thereaction was stirred for 30 minutes at room temperature. The resultingmixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×30 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×30 mL), saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃ (3×30 mL) and brine (3×30 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum toafford (R)-benzyl tert-butyl butane-1,3-diyldicarbamate as a solid,which was used in the next step directly without further purification:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 323.

Step F: (R)-benzyl (3-aminobutyl)carbamate hydrochloride

To a solution of (R)-benzyl tert-butyl butane-1,3-diyldicarbamate (1.0g, 3.10 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) was added concentrated HCl (1 mL,12 M). The mixture was stirring at room temperature for 1.5 hours. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to afford (R)-benzyl(3-aminobutyl)carbamate hydrochloride as an oil, which was used in thepreparation of final compounds without further purification: LCMS[M+1−HCl]⁺: 223.

REFERENCE EXAMPLES 41 and 42

(R)- and (S)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Tert-butyl 3-amino-3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (2.0 g, 9.29mmol), prepared by following details described in Bioorganic andMedicinal Chemistry Letters, 2007, 17, 1181-1184), was separated byChiral Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: Chiralpak AD-H,2×25 cm; Mobile Phase A: CO₂ (70%), Mobile Phase B: MeOH (2 mmol/LNH₃/MeOH): 30%; Flow rate: 40 mL/min; Detector: 210 nm; Retention time:RT₁: 2.27 min; RT₂: 3.30 min; Temperature: 25° C. The faster-elutingenantiomer 41 was obtained (R)-tert-butyl 3-amino-3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidin e-1-carboxylate at 2.27 min as an oil: LCMS (ESI) calc'd forC₁₀H₂₁N₃O₂ [M+1]⁺: 216, found 216. The slower-eluting enantiomer 42 wasobtained (S)-tert-butyl 3-amino-3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateat 3.30 min as an oil: LCMS (ESI) calc'd for C₁₀H₂₁N₃O₂ [M+1]⁺: 216,found 216.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 43 (S)-tert-butyl-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

25% NH₃.H₂O (20 mL) was added to a stirred solution of(R)-tert-butyl-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)carbamate (1.50 g, 8.70 mmol) in EtOH(5 mL) at 0° C. The reaction solution was stirred for 2 hours at roomtemp, then concentrated under vacuum to afford(S)-tert-butyl-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl) carbamate as a solid, which wasused to make final compounds of the invention without furtherpurification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 191.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 44(3S,4R)-tert-butyl-amino-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Step A: tert-butyl(3R,4R)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Cbz-Cl (10.12 g, 59.3 mmol) was added dropwise to a mixture of(3R,4R)-tert-butyl 3-amino-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (10.0 g,49.40 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (6.29 g, 59.30 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (100 mL) andwater (100 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogenthree times. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1hour under nitrogen. The resulting solution was extracted with EA (3×100mL). The combined organic layer was washed with aqueous NaOH (1 M, 2×100mL) and brine (2×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by asilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 10% MeOH in DCM. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the desired compound: LCMS [M+23]⁺: 359.

Step B:(3R,4R)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

MsCl (10.9 g, 95 mmol) was added dropwise to a solution of tert-butyl(3R,4R)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(16.0 g, 47.6 mmol) and TEA (13.2 mL, 95 mmol) in DCM (200 mL) at 0° C.The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 h undernitrogen. The resulting solution was quenched with water (100 mL) andextracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (2×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 32% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford(3R,4R)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate as a solid: LCMS [M+23]⁺: 437.

Step C: (3S,4R)-tert-butyl3-azido-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

NaN₃ (12.8 g, 198 mmol) was added to a solution of(3R,4R)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(20.5 g, 49.5 mmol) in DMF (200 mL) at room temperature. The reactionmixture was stirred at 100° C. for 3 hours under nitrogen. The resultingsolution was quenched with water (200 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×100 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum to afford(3S,4R)-tert-butyl-3-azido-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateas an oil, which was used in the next step directly without furtherpurification: LCMS [M+23]⁺: 384.

Step D: (3S,4R)-tert-butyl3-amino-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(3S,4R)-tert-butyl-3-azido-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (17.8 g, 49.30 mmol) in THF (200 mL) and water(20 mL) was added triphenylphosphine (15.5 g, 59.10 mmol) at roomtemperature. The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 hours undernitrogen. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 5%MeOH in DCM. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound as an oil: LCMS[M+23]⁺: 358.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 45(S)-tert-butyl(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

Pd(OH)₂/C (20% Pd, 0.46 g) was added to a solution of(S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (2.10 g,6.47 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) at room temperature. The reaction mixture wasdegassed with hydrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred for12 hours at room temperature under hydrogen (1.5 atm). The resultingmixture was filtered. The filter cake was washed with MeOH (3×20 mL).The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, and eluted with 45% MeOH and 5%NH₃.H₂O in DCM. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to affordmethyl-2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylateas a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 191.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 46 S)-benzyl (2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

TFA (3.3 mL) was added to a stirred solution of (S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (1.20 g, 3.70 mmol) in DCM (10mL) at 0° C. The reaction solution was stirred for 2 hours at 0° C. Thesolution was concentrated under vacuum to afford (S)-benzyl(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate as a solid,which was used to make final compounds of the invention directly withoutfurther purification: LCMS [M+1−TFA]⁺: 225.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 47 (R)-benzyl (2-aminopropyl)carbamate2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl (1-amino-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate

To a suspension of (R)-2-aminopropanamide hydrochloride (100 g, 0.80mmol) in MeOH (1000 mL) were added TEA (244 g, 2.41 mol) and (Boc)₂O(263 g, 1.20 mol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 h atroom temperature. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (1 L) andextracted with EA (3×1.5 L). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (3×2 L), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford the desired product asa solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 189.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl (1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate

BH₃-DMS (128 mL, 1.28 mol, 10 M) was added to a suspension of(R)-tert-butyl(1-amino-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate (120 g, 0.64 mol) inTHF (200 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 4 hours at45° C. The resulting mixture was quenched with aqueous NaOH (1.0 M, 1.0L) and extracted with EA (3×1 L). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (3×1.5 L), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford (R)-tert-butyl(1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate as an oil, which was used in the next stepdirectly without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 175.

Step C: (R)-benzyl-tert-butyl propane-1,2-diyldicarbamate

TEA (7.20 mL, 51.70 mmol) and Cbz-Cl (5.87 g, 34.4 mmol) were added to asolution of (R)-tert-butyl (1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate (3 g, 17.2mmol) in DCM (40 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 3 hours. The resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatographywith 20% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford (R)-benzyl-tert-butylpropane-1,2-diyldicarbamate as a solid; LCMS [M+1]⁺: 309.

Step D: (R)-benzyl (2-aminopropyl)carbamate 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

A solution of (R)-benzyl-tert-butyl-propane-1,2-diyldicarbamate (1.10 g,3.57 mmol) in TFA (15.0 ml, 214 mmol) and DCM (15.0 ml) was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound as an oil, which was used tomake final compounds of the invention without further purification: LCMS[M−TFA+1]⁺: 209.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 48 (R)-benzyl (2-aminobutyl)carbamate hydrochloride

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl (1-amino-1-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate

(Boc)₂O (15.8 g, 72.20 mmol) and TEA (13.7 mL, 98.00 mmol) were added toa solution of (R)-2-aminobutanamide hydrochloride (5.0 g, 36.10 mmol) inMeOH (50 mL). The mixture was stirred at room temp. for 3 h. Theresulting mixture was quenched with H₂O (100 mL) and extracted with EA(3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with HCl (1 M, 2×50mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford the desired product as a solid, which was used in thenext step directly without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 203.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl (1-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate

BH₃.Me₂S (9.39 g, 124.0 mmol, 10 M) was added dropwise to a solution of(R)-tert-butyl(1-amino-1-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate (5.0 g, 24.7 mmol) inTHF (50 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 12 hours atroom temperature. The resulting reaction mixture was quenched withaqueous NaOH (1 M, 150 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×100 mL). Thecombined organic layers was washed with brine (2×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford (R)-tert-butyl(1-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate as a solid,which was used in the next step directly without further purification:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 189.

Step C: (R)-benzyl tert-butyl butane-1,2-diyldicarbamate

CbzCl (8.16 g, 47.80 mmol) and TEA (7.26 g, 71.70 mmol) were added to asolution of (R)-tert-butyl (1-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate (4.5 g, 23.90mmol) in DCM (50 mL). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3h. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (50 mL), and thenextracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (2×10 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 20% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford (R)-benzyl tert-butyl butane-1,2-diyldicarbamateas a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 323.

Step D: (R)-benzyl(2-aminobutyl)carbamate hydrochloride

A solution of (R)-benzyl-tert-butylbutane-1,2-diyldicarbamate (1.0 g,3.10 mmol) in HCl (1 M in dioxane) (10 mL) was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1−HCl]⁺: 223.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 49 (S)-benzyl(2-aminobutyl)carbamate hydrochloride

Step A: (S)-tert-butyl(1-amino-1-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described in REFERENCE EXAMPLE 48step A using (S)-2-aminobutanamide hydrochloride (10 g, 65.50 mmol):LCMS [M+1]⁺: 203.

Step B: (S)-tert-butyl (1-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described in REFERENCE EXAMPLE 48step B using (S)-tert-butyl(1-amino-1-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate (3 g,14.83 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 189.

Step C: (S)-benzyl tert-butylbutane-1,2-diyldicarbamate

The title compound was prepared as described in REFERENCE EXAMPLE 48step C using (S)-tert-butyl(1-aminobutan-2-yl)carbamate (1.0 g, 5.31mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 323.

Step D: (S)-benzyl (2-aminobutyl)carbamate hydrochloride

The title compound was prepared as described in REFERENCE EXAMPLE 48step D using (S)-benzyl tert-butyl butane-1,2-diyldicarbamate (1 g, 3.10mmol): LCMS [M+1−HCl]⁺: 223.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 50 (3R,4S)-tert-butyl3-amino-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Step A:(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

TEA (1.02 g, 10.10 mmol) and (Boc)₂O (1.76 g, 8.07 mmol) were added to astirred solution of (3S,4R)-tert-butyl-3-amino-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (REFERENCE EXAMPLE 44, 2.3 g, 6.72 mmol)in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL) and water (15 mL) in an ice bath. The reactionmixture was stirred for 16 hours at room temperature. The reactionmixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with Et₂O (3×200mL). The combined organic layers were washed with saturated aqueousNa₂CO₃ (2×100 mL), brine (2×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound, which was used in the next step directly without furtherpurification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 436.

Step B: (3R,4S)-tert-butyl3-amino-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Pd(OH)₂/C (20% Pd, 0.35 g, 0.50 mmol) was added to a solution of(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(2.20 g, 4.95 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) at room temperature. The reactionmixture was degassed with hydrogen for three times. The reaction mixturewas stirred for 16 hours at room temperature under hydrogen (1.5 atm).The resulting mixture was filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-amino-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate as a solid, which was used to make compoundsof the invention without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 302.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 51 (2-Carbamoyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid

Step A: 4-Bromo-2-(trichloromethyl)-1H-benzo[D]imidazole

Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate (13.50 g, 53.50 mmol) was added to astirred solution of 3-bromobenzene-1,2-diamine (10.0 g, 53.50 mmol) inAcOH (50 mL) at room temperature. The reaction solution was stirred atroom temp. for 4 hours. The resulting mixture was poured into water (300mL) and the solid was precipitated. The resulting mixture was filtered.The filter cake was washed with water (3×50 mL) and dried under vacuumto afford the desired product as a solid, which was used in the nextstep directly without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 315.

Step B: 4-Bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carbonitrile

4-bromo-2-(trichloromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole (10.00 g, 31.80 mmol)was added to a solution of liquid NH₃ (20 mL) at −78° C. The mixture wasstirred at −78° C. for 20 min. The reaction mixture was allowed to warmto room temperature. After the ammonia was evaporated, the residue wasdissolved in EA (300 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (3×200mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 30% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford4-bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carbonitrile as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺:222, 224.

Step C: 4-Bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide

30% H₂O₂ (0.3 mL, 2.25 mmol) and KOH (0.63 g, 11.26 mmol) were added toa solution of 4-bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carbonitrile (0.50 g, 2.25mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) and water (5 mL). The reaction mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 4 hours. The resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 10% MeOH in DCM. The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the desiredproduct as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 240, 242.

Step D: (2-Carbamoyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid

KOAc (1.23 g, 12.50 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (0.51 g, 0.63 mmol) and5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane) (2.12 g, 9.37 mmol)were added to a solution of 4-bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide(0.75 g, 3.12 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (6 mL). The mixture was degassed withnitrogen three times and stirred for 16 h at 80° C. under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by RPLC with the following conditions: Column: C18; mobilephase: ACN/water (0.5% TFA); Flow rate: 60 mL/min; Gradiate: 5%-30% ACNin water in 30 min; Retention time: 20 min; Detector: UV 254 nm. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford (2-carbamoyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronicacid as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 206.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 52 Tert-butyl(2-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)ethyl)carbamate

Step A: 4-Bromo-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole

Sodium nitrite (1.7 g, 25.0 mmol) was added in several portions to asolution of 3-bromobenzene-1,2-diamine (2.3 g, 12.5 mmol) in AcOH (10mL) and water (4 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemp. for 4 h. The resulting mixtuire was quenched with water (100 mL)and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford4-bromo-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole as a solid, which was used in thenext step directly without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 198, 200.

Step B: Tert-butyl(2-(4-bromo-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)ethyl)carbamate

Na₂CO₃ (2.6 g, 25 mmol) was added to a solution of4-bromo-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole (2 g, 10 mmol) and tert-butyl(2-bromoethyl) carbamate (3.4 g, 15 mmol) in DMF (15 mL) at 0° C. Thereaction mixture was stirred at room temp. for 5 hours. The resultingmixture diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×80 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 15% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the desired product asa solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 341, 343.

Step C: Tert-butyl(2-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)ethyl)carbamate

4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (4.47 g,17.58 mmol), KOAc (0.86 g, 8.79 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ adduct CH₂Cl₂(0.48 g, 0.59 mmol) were added to a solution oftert-butyl(2-(4-bromo-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)ethyl) carbamate(1.0 g, 2.93 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) at room temperature. Themixture was degassed with nitrogen three times and stirred for 16 hoursat 80° C. The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, and elutedwith 20% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford tert-butyl(2-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)ethyl)carbamate as an oil: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 389.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 53 2-Amino-7-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-ylboronicacid

Step A: 4-Methylbenzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole

SOCl₂ (18 mL, 246 mmol) was added dropwise very slowly to a solution of3-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine (10.0 g, 82 mmol) and TEA (45.6 mL, 327mmol) in DCM (200 mL). The reaction mixture was refluxed for 4 hours.The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue wasdiluted with water (700 mL), and then extracted with DCM (3×200 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (2×200 mL), brine (2×200mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, and eluted with 1% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford4-methylbenzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole as an oil: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 151.

Step B: 4-Bromo-7-methylbenzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole

Br₂ (7.6 mL, 146 mmol) was added to a solution of4-methylbenzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole (11 g, 73.2 mmol) in 48% aqueous HBr(120 mL, 1.06 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred for 16 hours at 80°C. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL), and thenextracted with DCM (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith water (2×200 mL) and brine (2×200 mL), dried over anhydrous MgSO₄and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford thedesired product as a solid, which was used in the next step withoutfurther purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 229, 231.

Step C: 3-Bromo-6-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine

NaBH₄ (1.3 g, 34.90 mmol) and cobalt (II) chloride hexahydrate (0.4 g,1.75 mmol) were added to a solution of4-bromo-7-methylbenzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole (4.0 g, 17.46 mmol) in MeOH(80 mL) were added at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C.for 3 hours. The resulting mixture was cooled to room temperature, andthen filtered to remove the solid. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was dissolved in water (100 mL). The aqueous phasewas extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluting with 20% EA inPE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford 3-bromo-6-methylbenzene-1,2-diamineas an oil: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 201, 203.

Step D: 4-Bromo-7-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-amine

BrCN (1.05 g, 9.95 mmol) was added to a solution of3-bromo-6-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine (2.00 g, 9.95 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL)at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 90min. The reaction mixture was poured into saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (50mL). The solid was precipitated and filtered. The filter cake was driedunder vacuum to afford the desired product, which was used in the nextstep without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 226, 228.

Step E: 2-Amino-7-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-ylboronic acid

5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane) (4.50 g, 19.91 mmol),2nd Generation PPh₃ precatalyst (0.69 g, 1.19 mmol) and KOAc (2.3 g,23.90 mmol) were added to a solution of4-bromo-7-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-amine (1.80 g, 7.96 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (18 mL) at room temperature. The reaction mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred at80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by RPLC with thefollowing conditions: Column: C18; mobile phase: ACN/water (0.5% TFA);Flow rate: 60 mL/min; Gradiate: 5%-30% ACN in water in 30 min; Retentiontime: 20 min; Detector: 254 nm. The fractions containing the desiredproduct were concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound acidas a solid: LCMS [M+1 192.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 54 Tert-butyl(4-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)carbamate

Step A: Tert-butyl (4-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)carbamate

To a solution of 2-bromo-1-(3-bromophenyl)ethanone (3 g, 10.79 mmol) inDMF (30 mL) was added tert-butyl-N-carbamimidoylcarbamate (3.5 g, 21.59mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16hours. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (60 mL), and thenextracted with EA (3×30 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (3×30 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 15% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford tert-butyl(4-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)carbamate as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺:338, 340.

Step B:Tert-butyl(4-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazole-2-yl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(4-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)carbamate (1.5 g, 4.44 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (20 mL) were added4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (2.3 g, 8.87mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ adduct CH₂Cl₂ (0.6 g, 0.68 mmol) and KOAc (1.3 g,13.31 mmol). The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen threetimes. The reaction mixture was stirred for 16 hours under nitrogen at80° C. The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to afford thetitle compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 386.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 55 (1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-6-yl)boronic acid

KOAc (1.5 g, 15.20 mmol), 2nd Generation XPhosprecatalyst (1.2 g, 1.52mmol) and 4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane)(2.6 g, 10.15 mmol) were added to a solution of6-bromo-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine (1.0 g, 5.08 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4mL). The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was diluted with EA (30 mL), and then extracted withaqueous NaOH (2N, 2×100 mL). The combined aqueous layers wereconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was stirred in MeOH/DCM (1/10,100 mL) for 20 min. The resulting mixture was filtered and the filtratewas concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound as a solid:[M+1]⁺: 163.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 565-(4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-amine

Step A: N-((3-bromophenyl)carbamothioyl)benzamide

3-bromoaniline (3.50 mL, 32.1 mmol) was added dropwise to a solution ofbenzoyl isothiocyanate (5.81 g, 35.7 mmol) in acetone (50 mL) at 70° C.The reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1 hour. The resultingsolution was poured into ice-water (100 mL), stirred for 10 minutes, andfiltered. The filter cake was washed with water (10 mL) and dried undervacuum to afford the desired product as a solid, which was used in thenext step without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 335, 337.

Step B: 1-(3-Bromophenyl)thiourea

N-((3-bromophenyl)carbamothioyl)benzamide (10.0 g, 29.8 mmol) was addedto a solution of NaOH (10.0 g, 250 mmol) in water (100 mL) at 80° C. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was poured into ice aqueous HCl (6M, 30 mL) andstirred for 10 minutes. The pH value was adjusted to 10 with 25%NH₃.H₂O. The solid was precipitated and filtered. The filter cake waswashed with water (10 mL) and dried under vacuum. The crude solid waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford 1-(3-bromophenyl)thiourea as a solid: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 231, 233.

Step C: 5-Bromobenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine

A solution of bromine (0.86 mL, 16.79 mmol) in AcOH (17.5 mL) was addeddropwise at 0° C. to a solution of 1-(3-bromophenyl)thiourea (4.00 g,17.31 mmol) in ACN (350 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 18 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasfiltered. The filter cake was washed with EA (10 mL) and dried undervacuum to afford the crude product. The crude product was purified byPrep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X Select CSH Prep C18OBD Column 19×150 mm, 5 μm, 13 nm, Phase A: water with 0.05% TFA, PhaseB: MeOH; Flow rate: 20; Injection volumn: 200 μL; Gradient: 30-100% ofB; Rentation time: 28 min (faster peak). The fractions containing thedesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford5-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 229, 231.

Step D:5-(4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-amine

KOAc (5.27 g, 53.70 mmol) and 2nd Generation PCy₃ precatalyst (2.11 g,3.58 mmol) were added to a solution of 5-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine(4.10 g, 17.90 mmol) and4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (9.09 g,35.80 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (100 mL) at room temperature. The reactionmixture was stirred for 4 hours at 80° C. under nitrogen. The resultingmixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 277.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 572-Methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole

Step A: 4-Bromo-2-methyl-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole

Iodomethane (2.87 g, 20.20 mmol) was added to a mixture of4-bromo-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole (4.0 g, 20.20 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (5.58 g, 40.40 mmol) in DMF (40 mL) at room temperature for 2min. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h undernitrogen, then concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography and eluted with 7% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford 4-bromo-2-methyl-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole as asolid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 212, 214.

Step B:2-Methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole

4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (1.72 g,6.79 mmol), KOAc (1.67 g, 16.98 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ adduct CH₂Cl₂(0.46 g, 0.57 mmol) were added to a solution of4-bromo-2-methyl-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole (1.20 g, 5.66 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (16 mL) at room temperature. The mixture was degassed withnitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography andeluted with 10% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound asan oil: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 260.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 58 3-Oxocyclohex-1-enylboronic acid

Step A: 3-Oxocyclohex-1-enyl-trifluoromethanesulfonate

TEA (9.03 g, 89.4 mmol) and Tf₂O (15.1 g, 53.6 mmol) were added to asolution of cyclohexane-1,3-dione (5.00 g, 44.6 mmol) in DCM (50 mL) at−78° C. for 10 minutes under nitrogen. The reaction mixture was stirredat −78° C. for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was quenched with saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃ (50 mL) and extracted with DCM (3×50 mL). The combinedorganic layers were dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column and eluted with 10% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford3-oxocyclohex-1-enyl-trifluoromethanesulfonate as an oil: LCMS [M+1]⁺:245.

Step B: 3-Oxocyclohex-1-enylboronic acid

4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (15.2 g, 60mmol), KOAc (8.80 g, 90 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ adduct CH₂Cl₂ (2.50 g, 3.0mmol) were added to a solution of3-oxocyclohex-1-enyl-trifluoromethanesulfonate (7.30 g, 30 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (100 mL) at room temperature. The reaction mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred at80° C. for 2 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was dilutedwith EA (100 mL) and extracted with aqueous NaOH (2 M, 3×50 mL). Thecombined aqueous layers were concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by RPLC with the following conditions: Column: C18; mobilephase: ACN/water (1%o TFA); Flow rate: 60 mL/min; Gradiate: 10%-40% ACNin water in 30 min; Retention time: 23 min; Detector: 254 nm. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford 3-oxocyclohex-1-enylboronic acid as an oil: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 141.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 592-((2-((3-(4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)methyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione

Step A:2-((2-((3-Bromophenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)methyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione

1,3-dibromopropan-2-one (2.2 g, 10 mmol) was added to a stirred solutionof 1-(3-bromophenyl)thiourea (2.3 g, 10 mmol) in NMP (20 mL) at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 hours. Theresulting mixture was allowed to cool to room temperature.Isoindoline-1,3-dione (2.2 g, 14.9 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (2.8 g, 19.9 mmol)were added at room temperature to the reaction solution. The reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 days. The resultingmixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×100 mL) and brine(3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography and eluted with 70% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford2-((2-((3-bromophenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl) methyl)isoindoline-1,3-dioneas a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 414, 416.

Step B:2-((2-((3-(4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)methyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione

4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (2.5 g, 9.66mmol), KOAc (1.4 g, 14.5 mmol) and 2nd Generation PPh₃ precatalyst (0.57g, 0.97 mmol) were added to a stirred solution of2-((2-((3-bromophenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)methyl) isoindoline-1,3-dione(2.0 g, 4.83 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL) at room temperature. Themixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasdiluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography and eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford((2-((3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)methyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺:462.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 60 Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-ylboronic acid

Step A: 3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine

Pd₂(dba)₃ (2.10 g, 2.30 mmol), 3-bromopyridin-2-amine (2.00 g, 11.56mmol), 4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (5.87g, 23.12 mmol) and KOAc (3.40 g, 34.7 mmol) were added to a solution oftricyclohexylphosphine (1.10 g, 4.10 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL) atroom temp. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times andstirred at 95° C. for 16 h. The resulting mixture was filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound,which was used in the next step without further purification: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 139.

Step B: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-ylboronic acid

2-chloroacetaldehyde (13.7 g, 68.20 mmol) was added to a solution of3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine (1.00 g,4.54 mmol) in EtOH (15 mL) at room temperature. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 70° C. for 16 hours. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was diluted with EA (100 mL) and extractedwith aqueous HCl (1 N, 3×30 mL). The combined aquous layers wereconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound as a solid, whichwas used in the next step without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺:163.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 61

Tert-butyl((4-(5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborinan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate

Step A: Tert-butyl(2-((2-amino-3-bromophenyl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate

2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetic acid (94 g, 535 mmol), HATU (610 g,1.6 mol) and TEA (223 mL, 1.6 mol) were added to a solution of3-bromobenzene-1,2-diamine (100 g, 535 mmol) in THF (1 L) at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three timesand stirred for overnight at room temperature. The resulting mixture wasdiluted with water (500 mL) and extracted with EA (3×600 mL). Thecombined organic layers was washed with water (3×500 mL) and brine(3×500 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 60% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordtert-butyl(2-((2-amino-3-bromophenyl) amino)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate as asolid, which was used in the next step directly without furtherpurification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 344, 346.

Step B: Tert-butyl ((4-bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate

A solution of tert-butyl(2-((2-amino-3-bromophenyl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate (180 g, 523 mmol)in AcOH (250 mL) was stirred for 0.5 h at 60° C. The resulting mixturewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was crystallized from EA/PE(50:1, 200 mL). The solid was collected by filtration and dried undervacuum to afford tert-butyl((4-bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate as a soild: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 326, 328.

Step C:Tert-butyl((4-(5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborinan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate

To a solution oftert-butyl((4-bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate (70.0 g,215 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (350 mL) was addedChloro(triphenylphosphine)[2-(2′-amino-1,1-biphenyl)]Palladium (II)(24.6 g, 42.9 mmol), 5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane)(72.7 g, 322 mmol) and KOAc (63.2 g, 644 mmol) at room temperature. Thereaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times and stirred at80° C. for 16 h. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (500 mL)and extracted with EA (3×400 mL). The combined organic layers was washedwith water (3×800 mL) and brine (3×500 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 60% EA inPE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to affordtert-butyl((4-(5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborinan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 360.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 62 Tert-butyl(2-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

Step A: Tert-butyl (2-((3-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate

Tert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (3.3 g, 21 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (2.9 g,27 mmol) were added to a solution of 1-bromo-3-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene(3.0 g, 14 mmol) in DMF (15 mL). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 5 hours. The resulting mixture was diluted with water(200 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×150 mL). The combined organiclayers was washed with water (3×150 mL), brine (3×150 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford tert-butyl(2-((3-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate as an oil, which wasused in the next step without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 360,362 (1:1).

Step B: Tert-butyl (2-((2-amino-3-bromophenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate

Zn dust (5.9 g, 84.0 mmol) was slowly added in several portions to asolution of tert-butyl(2-((3-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate(5.5 g, 14.0 mmol) in concentrated HCl and MeOH (1:4, 30 mL). Thereaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours at 50° C. The resulting mixturewas filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford crudeN1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-bromobenzene-1,2-diamine as an oil, which was usedin the next step directly without further purification. To the solutionof the crude N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-bromobenzene-1,2-diamine in DCM (50 mL)was added (Boc)₂O (4.5 g, 21 mmol) and TEA (2.8 g, 28 mmol) at 0° C. Thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Theresulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL), and then extractedwith DCM (3×250 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water(3×250 mL) and brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to affordtert-butyl (2-((2-amino-3-bromophenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate as a solid,which was used in the next step without further purification: LCMS[M+1−100]⁺: 230, 232.

Step C: Tert-butyl(2-(4-bromo-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

NaNO₂ (1.9 g, 28.0 mmol) was added to a solution oftert-butyl(2-((2-amino-3-bromophenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate (5.0 g, 14.0mmol) in AcOH and H₂O (1:3, 15 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The resulting mixture wasdiluted with water (100 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×200 mL). Thecombined organic fractions were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography andeluted with 10% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to affordtert-butyl(2-(4-bromo-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)ethyl) carbamate asa solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 341, 343.

Step D:Tert-butyl(2-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (4.5 g,17.70 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ adduct CH₂Cl₂ (0.5 g, 0.60 mmol) and KOAc (0.8g, 8.70 mmol) were added to a solution oftert-butyl(2-(4-bromo-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)ethyl) carbamate(1.0 g, 2.90 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL). The mixture was degassed withnitrogen three times and stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours. The resultingmixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography and eluted with 30% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford tert-butyl(2-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate as an oil: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 389.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 63(2-((2-Amino-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate

Step A: Tert-butyl (2-((5-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate

Cs₂CO₃ (22.2 g, 68.2 mmol) and tert-butyl(2-aminoethyl) carbamate (8.74g, 54.5 mmol) were added to a stirred solution of4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene (10 g, 45.5 mmol) in NMP (35 mL) at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 16 hoursunder nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (200 mL),and then extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with water (3×200 mL) and brine (3×200 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and eluted with30% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford tert-butyl(2-((5-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate as a solid: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 360, 362.

Step B:Tert-butyl(2-((2-nitro-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate

Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (1.22 g, 1.67 mmol),4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (4.23 g,16.70 mmol) and KOAc (2.45 g, 25.00 mmol) were added to a stirredsolution of tert-butyl(2-((5-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate(3.0 g, 8.33 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (30 mL) at room temperature. Themixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 16 h under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasdiluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers was washed with water (3×100 mL) and brine(3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 30% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordtert-butyl(2-((2-nitro-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamateas an oil: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 408.

Step C:Tert-butyl(2-((2-amino-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate

Pd/C (10% wt, 0.3 g, 0.28 mmol) was added to a solution oftert-butyl(2-((2-nitro-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate (3 g, 7.37 mmol) in MeOH (30 mL) at roomtemperature under nitrogen. The mixture was degassed with hydrogen threetimes. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hoursunder hydrogen (1.5 atm). The solid was removed by filtration. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound asan oil, which was used to make compounds of the invention withoutfurther purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 378.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 64 (2-Aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid

4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (4.43 g,17.46 mmol), KOAc (2.84 g, 28.90 mmol) and 2nd Generation PCy₃precatalyst (1.03 g, 1.75 mmol) were added to a solution of commerciallyavailable 4-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine (2.0 g, 8.8 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (20 mL) at room temperature. The reaction mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen three times and stirred at 90° C. for 24 h undernitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL) andextracted with EA (3×150 mL). The combined organic layers was washedwith water (3×300 mL) and brine (3×300 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas purified by RPLC with the following conditions: Column: C18 columnchromatography; Flow rate: 60 mL/min; Gradiate: 25%-30% ACN in waterwith 0.5% TFA in 20 min; Detector: 254 nm. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 195.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 65 Tert-butyl((5-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetraethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate

Step A: 2-(3-bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl (tert-butoxycarbonyl)glycinate

To a solution of 2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetic acid (1.26 g, 7.20mmol) in EtOH (20 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (1.17 g, 3.60 mmol) at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature. Theresulting solution was concentrated under vacuum to afford a cesiumsalt. To a solution of 2-bromo-1-(3-bromophenyl)ethanone (1.98 g, 7.20mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was added the caesium salt. The reaction mixturewas stirred for 2 hours at room temp. The resulting mixture was dilutedwith water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with water (3×100 mL) and brine (3×100 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 26% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 372, 374.

Step B: Tert-butyl ((4-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate

To a solution of the 2-(3-bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl(tert-butoxycarbonyl)glycinate (2 g, 5.37 mmol) in toluene (20 mL) wasadded ammonium acetate (4.14 g, 53.70 mmol). The reaction mixture wasstirred at 110° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was then cooled toroom temp., and then diluted with EA (50 mL). The resulting solution waswashed with aqueous NaHCO₃ (5% W/V) (3×30 mL) and brine (3×30 mL). Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography, eluting with 40% EA in PE. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 352, 354.

Step C:Tert-butyl((5-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazole-2-yl)methyl)carbamate

To a solution oftert-butyl((4-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate (1 g,2.84 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (30 mL) were added4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (1.44 g,5.68 mmol), 2nd Generation PCy₃ precatalyst (0.50 g, 0.85 mmol) and KOAc(0.84 g, 8.52 mmol) at room temp. The reaction mixture was degassed withnitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (100mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with water (3×100 mL) and brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with40% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford tert-butyl((5-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamateas a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 400.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 66 (2-(Methylamino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronicacid

Step A: 7-Bromo-N-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-amine

To a solution of commercially available7-bromo-2-chloro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole (0.50 g, 2.16 mmol) in THF (10 mL)was added methanamine (2 M in THF, 5.40 mL, 10.80 mmol). The reactionsolution was stirred for 24 hours at 80° C. The resulting solution wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 2% MeOH in EA. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford7-bromo-N-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-amine as a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺:226, 228.

Step B: (2-(Methylamino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid

To a solution of 7-bromo-N-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-amine (0.30 g,1.33 mmol) in dioxane (4 mL) were added 2nd PPh₃ precatalyst (76 mg,0.13 mmol), 5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane) (0.45 g,1.99 mmol) and KOAc (0.39 g, 3.98 mmol). The reaction mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred for16 hours at 80° C. under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was filtered.The filtrate was purified by RPLC with the following conditions: Column:C18; Mobile phase: water (0.5% TFA)/ACN; Gradiate: 5%-30% ACN in waterin 25 min; Retention time: 18 min; Flow rate: 60 mL/min; Detector: 254nm and 220 nm. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford(2-(methylamino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl) boronic acid as a solid: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 192.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 67 tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (3 g, 3.87 mmol) in THF (38.7 ml) was added tert-butyl(2-aminoethyl)carbamate (1.239 g, 7.74 mmol), triethylamine (1.078 ml,7.74 mmol), and NCS (1.033 g, 7.74 mmol) in sequence at 0° C. undernitrogen. The mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 30minutes. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc, washed with NaHCO₃solution and brine. The organic layer was dried over MgSO₄, evaporated,and the crude product was purified by silica gel column eluting with0-100% EtOAc/hex to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 934.53.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 68 tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of a mixture of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride (0.46 g, 0.48 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added (R)-tert-butyl3-aminopyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (90 mg, 0.48 mmol) at ambienttemperature. The reaction was kept at 25° C. for 30 minutes. The mixturewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was diluted with EA (3×20mL), washed with brine (3×20 mL), dried and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was applied onto silica gelcolumn chromatography with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:50 to 1:1)to give the title compound: LCMS [M+11]⁺ 960; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 8.52 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.25 (m, 2H),6.83-6.69 (m, 10H), 5.95 (brs, 1H), 5.55-5.50 (m, 0.5H), 5.24-5.19 (m,0.5H), 4.58-4.53 (m, 1H), 4.05-3.81 (m, 5H), 3.85 (s, 9H), 3.48-3.35 (m,4H), 2.02-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 9H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 69 tert-butyl(R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (1.0 g, 1.289 mmol) in DCM (20 ml) was added (R)-tert-butyl(2-aminopropyl)carbamate (0.337 g, 1.934 mmol), triethylamine (0.261 g,2.58 mmol), and NCS (0.344 g, 2.58 mmol) in sequence at 0° C. undernitrogen. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 minutes. Thereaction mixture was washed with 10 ml of sat. aq. NaHCO₃. The organicphase was dried over MgSO₄, concentrated, and the crude product waspurified by silica gel column chromatography eluting with 0-10% MeOH inDCM to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 948.48.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 70 tert-butyl(3S,4R)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(3S,4R)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 67 using tert-butyl(3R,4S)-3-amino-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 1109.80.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 71 tert-butyl(3R,4S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(3R,4S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 67 using tert-butyl(3S,4R)-3-amino-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 1109.8.

REFERENCE EXAMPLES 68 (alternative preparation) and 72-84 in the Tablebelow were similarly prepared in an analogous fashion to that describedfor REFERENCE EXAMPLE 67 using2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (as a mixture of two tetrazole-PMB regioisomers) and thecorresponding amines, which were prepared as described herein, or whichwere available from commercial sources. While a single regioisomer ofthe PMB-protected tetrazole is shown for simplicity, it should beunderstood that the intermediates prepared here are in fact mixtures ofboth possible regioisomeric PMB substituted tetrazoles.

Ex LC/MS # Structure Chemical Name [M + H]⁺ 68

(R)-tert-butyl 3-(2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine- 1-carboxylate  960 72

(S)-tert-butyl 3-(2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine- 1-carboxylate  960 73

(S)-tert-butyl (1-(2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate  964 74

(R)-tert-butyl (3-(2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate  964 75

(S)-tert-butyl (3-(2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate  964 76

(S)-di-tert-butyl 2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate 1089 77

(R)-di-tert-butyl 2-((2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl) piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate 1089 78

(S)-benzyl tert-butyl (3-(2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane- 1,2-diyl)dicarbamate 1097 79

(R)-tert-butyl (2-(2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate  964 80

(R)-benzyl (1-(2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate  998 81 (R) form

(R)-di-tert-butyl (3-(2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane- 1,2-diyl)dicarbamate 1063 81 (S) form

(S)-di-tert-butyl (3-(2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane- 1,2-diyl)dicarbamate 82

(3R,4S)-tert-butyl 3-(2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-((tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate 1075 83

(S)-benzyl (2-(2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate  998 84

di-tert-butyl (2-(2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane- 1,3-diyl)dicarbamate 1063 85

benzyl tert-butyl (3-((2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)- 2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)porpane- 1,2-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 86 tert-butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

The title compounds were prepared in the same way as REFERENCE EXAMPLE69 using tert-butyl (S)-(2-aminopropyl)carbamate. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 948.45.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 87 tert-butyl (S)-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of (S)-benzyl tert-butyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (1.5 g, 4.62 mmol) in 20 ml ofethanol was added Pd/C (0.325 g, 0.231 mmol). The mixture was stirred at45 psi of H₂ for 4 hours. The volatile was removed in vacuo and theresidue was dissolved in 10 mL of EtOAc, then concentrated again to givethe desired product as a a powder. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 191.22.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 88 tert-butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compounds were prepared in the same way as REFERENCE EXAMPLE69 using tert-butyl (S)-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate. LC/MS[M+H]⁺: 964.58.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 89 tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compounds were prepared in the same way as REFERENCE EXAMPLE69 using commercially available tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate. LC/MS[M+H]⁺: 990.31.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 902-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

Step A. tert-butyl(5-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)carbamate

(6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)boronic acid (0.707 g, 2.97mmol) and sodium carbonate (0.726 g, 6.85 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (0.373g, 0.457 mmol) were added to a stirred solution of starting material3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(2.0 g, 2.283 mmol) in dioxane (16 mL) and water (4 ml) at room temp.and the mixture was degased for 5 minutes and then stirred at 90° C.overnight. The mixture was diluted with water (50 mL), extracted withEtOAc (2×50 mL). The combined organic phases were washed with brine,dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel 120 g, eluting withEtOAc/isohexane, 0-40% in 30 minutes to give the product as a foam.LC/MS [M+H]+: 942.

Step B.2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

A solution of tert-butyl(5-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)carbamate(1.76 g, 1.87 mmol) in THF (16 mL) was stirred with TBAF (4.11 mL, 4.11mmol) at RT under N₂ for 30 minutes. The mixture was diluted with EtOAc,washed with KHSO₄ aqueous (3×), dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated togive the product. LC/MS [M+H]+: 842.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 913′-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-sulfinicacid

Step A. (3-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)boronic acid

Potassium acetate (1.232 g, 12.55 mmol) and PCy3 Pd G2 (0.371 g, 0.627mmol), 4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane)(2.124 g, 8.37 mmol), were added to a stirred solution of startingmaterial 3-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-amine (1.0 g, 4.18 mmol)in dimethyl sulfoxide (15 mL) at room temp. and the mixture was stirredat 90° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was filtered through a pad ofCELITE, diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×100 mL).The residue was purified by reverse phase LC column chromatography onsilica gel 240 g C18, eluting with Acetonitrile/Water, 0-100% in 45minutes to give desired product. LC/MS [M+H]+: 205.

Step B.3′-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide

The mixture of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(1.0 g, 1.142 mmol), (3-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)boronicacid (0.419 g, 2.055 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.363 g, 3.43 mmol) and1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(ii)dichloridedichloromethane complex (0.140 g, 0.171 mmol) in dioxane (10 mL) andwater (2 mL) was degassed with N₂ for 5 minutes. The resulting mixturewas stirred at 95° C. for 16 hours. This reaction was filtered andextracted with EtOAc (2×100 mL), organic phase was dried (MgSO₄), andconcentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel 40 g, eluting with EtOAc/isohexane, B=0-100% in 45 min togive the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 909.

Step C.3′-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-sulfinicacid

TBAF (2.0 mL, 2.0 mmol) was added to a stirred solution of startingmaterial3′-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide(855 mg, 0.941 mmol) in THF at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at 0°C. for 45 minutes. The mixture was diluted with KHSO₄ (saturated, 3×40mL) and was extracted with EtOAc (3×40 mL). The organic phase wasconcentrated to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 809.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 92 benzyl tert-butyl(3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate

This intermediate was prepared in an analogous fashion to (R)-benzyltert-butyl (3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (REFERENCE EXAMPLE 20)using (R)-benzyl tert-butyl (3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate.LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 324.42.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 93 benzyl tert-butyl(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)(R)-dicarbamateand benzyl tert-butyl(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)(R)-dicarbamate

The title compounds were prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 69 using benzyl tert-butyl(3-aminopropane-1,2-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 1097.98.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 94 tert-butyl(3S,4R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(3S,4R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compounds were prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 69 using commercially available tert-butyl(3S,4R)-3-amino-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate. LC/MS [M+H]⁺:976.30.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 95 tert-butyl(3R,4S)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylateandtert-butyl(3R,4S)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compounds were prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 69 using commercially available tert-butyl(3S,4R)-3-amino-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate. LC/MS [M+H]⁺:976.44.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 96 tert-butyl(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

The title compounds were prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 69 using tert-butyl (3-aminopropyl)carbamate. LC/MS [M+H]⁺:948.45.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 97 tert-butyl(R)-(1-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamateand tert-butyl(R)-(1-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

The title compounds were prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 69 using tert-butyl (R)-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate. LC/MS[M+H]⁺: 948.49.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 98 tert-butyl(S)-(1-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate and tert-butyl(S)-(1-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

The title compounds were prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 69 using tert-butyl (S)-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate. LC/MS[M+H]⁺: 948.37.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 99 tert-butyl(3R,4R)-3-(((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfinyl)amino)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(3R,4R)-3-(((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfinyl)amino)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compounds were prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 69 using commercially available tert-butyl((3R,4R)-4-amino-1-benzylpyrrolidin-3-yl)carbamate. LC/MS [M+H]⁺:1065.77.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 100 tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-amino-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Step A: tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of (2S,4R)-tert-butyl4-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (2.0 g, 9.25 mmol) indioxane (20 ml) and water (20 ml) was added sodium carbonate (1.176 g,11.10 mmol) and Cbz-Cl (1.584 ml, 11.10 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction wasstirred at room temp. for 2 hours. EtOAc (20 mL) was added. The organiclayer was separated, washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄), filtered, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel eluting with 0-100% EtOAc/hexanes to givethe title compound. LC-MS: [M+H−56]⁺: 295.28.

Step B: tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of (2S,4R)-tert-butyl4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(2.67 g, 7.62 mmol), PPh₃ (2.60 g, 9.91 mmol) and isoindoline-1,3-dione(1.345 g, 9.14 mmol) in THF (40 ml) was added DEAD (2.062 ml, 9.91 mmol)at 0° C. dropwise. The reaction completed in 30 min. The reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was chromatographedover silic gel eluting with 0-60% EtOAc in hexanes to give the desiredproduct (2S,4R)-tert-butyl4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.LC-MS: [M+H]⁺: 480.29.

Step C: tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-amino-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of (2S,4R)-tert-butyl4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(3.0 g, 6.26 mmol) in 20 ml of ethanol was added Pd/C (0.44 g, 0.313mmol), the mixture was stirred at 45psi of H₂ for 8 hours. The catalystwas removed by filting through a CELITE pad. The filtrate wasconcentrated and chromatographed over silica gel eluting with 0-20% MeOHin DCM to give the desired product. LC-MS [M+H]⁺: 346.41.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 101 tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-(((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfinyl)amino)-2((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-(((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfinyl)amino)-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

This intermediate was prepared in an analogous fashion to REFERENCEEXAMPLE 69 using tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-amino-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 1120.07.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 102 (3-(2-Amino-1H-imidazol-4-yl)phenyl)boronic acid

Step A: N-(4-(3-Bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)acetamide

2-Bromo-1-(3-bromophenyl)ethanone (3000 mg, 10.79 mmol) was stirred withN-carbamimidoylacetamide (3274 mg, 32.4 mmol) in DMF (8995 μl) at roomtemperature for 48 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc andwashed with saturated NH₄Cl aqueous solution and brine. The organiclayer was separated and concentrated and the resulting residue waspurified by column chromatography (eluting with 0-100% EtOAc/hexane) togive the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 280.1, 282.1.

Step B: 4-(3-Bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-amine

N-(4-(3-Bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)acetamide (1.2 g, 4.28 mmol) wasdissolved in MeOH (8 mL), and HCl in dioxane (4 N, 8 mL) and water (8mL) were added. The mixture was heated at 100° C. in a sealed bottle for1 hour. LC-MS showed that the acyl group was removed. The reaction wascooled and concentrated to remove the solvents. The resulting residuewas dissolved in MeOH, and purified by column chromatography (elutingwith 100% hexane to 100% EtOAc/EtOH (3/1) to hexane) to give the titlecompound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 238.1, 240.1

Step C: (3-(2-Amino-1H-imidazol-4-yl)phenyl)boronic acid

4-(3-Bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-amine (561 mg, 2.356 mmol),5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane) (1331 mg, 5.89 mmol),Ph₃PPdG2 (202 mg, 0.353 mmol), and potassium acetate (925 mg, 9.43 mmol)were placed in a vial, Dioxane (3927 μl) was added. The reaction wasdegassed for 20 min, then heated at 90° C. for 1 h. The reaction wasthen cooled to room temperature, and filtered. The filtrates wereconcentrated and the residue was purified with reverse C18 columneluting with 0-60% CH3CN/water. The correct fractions were combined andlypholized. LC/MS [M+H]+: 204.2.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 103(3-(2-Amino-5-(ethoxycarbonyl)thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)boronic acid

Step A: Ethyl 2-bromo-3-(3-bromophenyl)-3-oxopropanoat

Ethyl 3-(3-bromophenyl)-3-oxopropanoate (3.72 g, 13.72 mmol) wasdissolved in DCM (35.4 ml), and 1-bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione (2.93 g,16.47 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature under N₂ for 6 hours. The reaction mixture was partitionedbetween DCM and saturated NaHCO3 aqueous solution. The organic layer wasseparated, concentrated and purified by column chromatography (elutingwith 0-20%EtOAc/hexane) to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 351.2.

Step B: Ethyl 2-amino-4-(3-bromophenyl)thiazole-5-carboxylate

Ethyl 2-bromo-3-(3-bromophenyl)-3-oxopropanoate (3.26 g, 9.31 mmol) andthiourea (0.723 g, 9.50 mmol) were heated in ethanol (74.5 ml) at 75° C.for 1 h. LC-MS showed the formation of the desired product. The reactionmixture was concentrated and partitioned between DCM and water. Theorganic layer was separated, washed with brine, and concentrated toafford the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 327.2, 329.2.

Step C: (3-(2-amino-5-(ethoxycarbonyl)thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)boronic acid

Ethyl 2-amino-4-(3-bromophenyl)thiazole-5-carboxylate (250 mg, 0.764mmol), 5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane) (431 mg, 1.910mmol), Ph₃PPdG2 (65.6 mg, 0.115 mmol), and potassium acetate (300 mg,3.06 mmol) were placed in a reaction vial. Dioxane (5458 μl) was added.The reaction mixture was degassed and heated at 90° for 1 hour 45minutes. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and theproduct was used as crude for the next step. LC/MS [M+H]+: 293.2.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 104 (3-(2-((tert-Butoxy carbonyl)amino)-5-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)boronic acid

Step A: Ethyl4-(3-bromophenyl)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)thiazole-5-carboxylate

Ethyl 2-amino-4-(3-bromophenyl)thiazole-5-carboxylate (Step B,Intermediate 103) (2 g, 6.11 mmol) was suspended in THF (30.6 ml). DMAP(0.075 g, 0.611 mmol) was added followed by BOC-Anhydride (3.12 ml,13.45 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature under N₂ for 1h. LC-MS showed the reaction was completed. The reaction was partitionedbetween EtOAc and water. The organic layer was separated andconcentrated and the residue was purified by column chromatography (100%hexane to 25% EtOAc/Hexane) to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+:427.3, 429.3.

Step B: tert-Butyl(4-(3-bromophenyl)-5-(hydroxymethyl)thiazol-2-yl)carbamate

Ethyl4-(3-bromophenyl)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)thiazole-5-carboxylate(1.17 g, 2.74 mmol) was suspended in DCM (21.06 ml) and cooled to −78°C. DIBAL-H (8.21 ml, 8.21 mmol) (1.0 M in toluene) was added dropwiseunder N₂. The mixture was allowed to warm up to room temperature for 12hours. LC-MS showed about ⅓ of starting material remained. The reactionwas cooled to −78° C., another 1.5 eq of DIBAL (4 mL, 1.0M in toluene)was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at −78° C. for 1 hour andthen the cold bath was removed and the reaction mixture was warmed toroom temperature. The reaction was quenched with EtOAc and MeOH. Theresulting mixture was stirred with CELITE and filtered. The filter cakewas washed with MeOH. The filtrates were concentrated and the rsidue waspurified by column chromatography (100% hexane to 40% EtOAc/Hexane) togive the product. LC/MS [M+H]+: 385.3, 387.3.

Step C: tert-Butyl(5-(azidomethyl)-4-(3-bromophenyl)thiazol-2-yl)carbamate

tert-Butyl (4-(3-bromophenyl)-5-(hydroxymethyl)thiazol-2-yl)carbamate(450 mg, 1.168 mmol) in DCM (1.17E+04 μl) was treated with DIEA (306 μl,1.752 mmol) and cooled to −78° C. Ms-Cl (109 μl, 1.402 mmol) was addedunder N₂. After stirred at −78° C. for 5 minutes, the reaction mixturewas allowed to warm up to room temperature and stirred at room temp. for1 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated and redissolved in DMF (4mL). Sodium azide (228 mg, 3.50 mmol) was added. The mixture was heatedat 80° C. for 20 minutes and continued to stir at room temperature for12 hours. LC-MS showed that majority of starting material was convertedto the product. The reaction was partitioned between EtOAc and water.The organic layer was seaparated and concentrated. The resulting residuewas purified by column chromatography (100% hexane to 45% then to 80%EtOAc/Hexane) to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 410.2, 412.2.

Step D: tert-Butyl((4-(3-bromophenyl)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)thiazol-5-yl)methyl)carbamate

tert-Butyl (5-(azidomethyl)-4-(3-bromophenyl)thiazol-2-yl)carbamate (195mg, 0.475 mmol) was dissolved in THF (1584 μl). Triphenylphosphine (249mg, 0.951 mmol) and water (1 ml) were added. The mixture was stirred at60° C. for 12 hours under N₂. LC-MS showed the desired mass.BOC-Anhydride (221 μl, 0.951 mmol) and 1mL of saturtaed NaHCO₃ aqueoussolution were added. The reaction was stirred at room temperature underN₂ for 1 hour. LC-MS showed the formation of the desired product. Thereaction mixture was partitioned between EtOAc and water. The organiclayer was separated and concentrated and the resulting residue waspurified by column chromatography (100% hexane to 100% EtOAc/EtOH (3/1))to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 484.4, 486.4

Step E:(3-(2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)boronicacid

tert-Butyl((4-(3-bromophenyl)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)thiazol-5-yl)methyl)carbamate(148 mg, 0.306 mmol), 5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane)(173 mg, 0.764 mmol), Ph₃PPdG2 (26.2 mg, 0.046 mmol), and potassiumacetate (120 mg, 1.222 mmol)were placed in a reaction vial. Dioxane(2182 μl) was added. The reaction was degassed and heated at 90° for 45minutes. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temp., and useddirectly in the next reaction. LC/MS [M+H]+: 450.5.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 105(3-(2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-(((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)methyl)thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)boronicacid

Step A: tert-Butyl(4-(3-bromophenyl)-5-(((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)methyl)thiazol-2-yl)carbamate

tert-Butyl (4-(3-bromophenyl)-5-(hydroxymethyl)thiazol-2-yl)carbamate(Step B REFERENCE EXAMPLE 104) (320 mg, 0.831 mmol) in DCM (8306 μl) wascooled to −78° C. and treated with triethylamine (109 mg, 1.080 mmol),and Ms-Cl (78 μl, 0.997 mmol) was added under N₂. After stirring at −78°C. for 20 minutes, the reation mixture was allowed to warm to roomtemperature. tert-Butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (266 mg, 1.661 mmol) wasthen added. After the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 15min, LC-MS showed the desired mass, and the major product was thereactive intermediate. Excess amount of tert-butyl(2-aminoethyl)carbamate was added. The reaction mixture was stirred atroom temperature under N₂ for 40 min. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated and the residue was purified by column chromatography twice(100% hexane to 50% EtOAc/Hexane) to give the title compound. LC/MS[M+H]+: 527.4, 529.4.

Step B:(3-(2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-(((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)methyl)thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)boronicacid

tert-Butyl(4-(3-bromophenyl)-5-(((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)methyl)thiazol-2-yl)carbamate(135 mg, 0.256 mmol), 5,5,5′,5′-tetramethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborinane)(145 mg, 0.640 mmol), Ph₃PPdG2 (21.97 mg, 0.038 mmol), and potassiumacetate (100 mg, 1.024 mmol) were placed in a reaction vial. Dioxane(1828 μl) was added. The reaction mixture was degassed and heated at 90°for 45 minutes. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, andused directly in the next reaction. LC/MS [M+H]+: 493.5.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 106 tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate

Step A:3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamideand3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

A suspension of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamideand3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(2.0 g, 2.283 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(0.808 g, 4.57 mmol), PdCl₂(dppf) (0.251 g, 0.343 mmol) and sodiumcarbonate (0.726 g, 6.85 mmol) in dioxane (30 mL) and water (6 ml) wasdegassed and heated at 100° C. for 2 hours. The mixture was diluted with20 ml of EtOAc, then filtered through a CELITE pad. The organic layerwas dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated. The crude material was purified bysilica gel column chromatography eluting with 0-20% methanol in DCM togive the desired product. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 881.53.

Step B: tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamideand3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(1.4 g, 1.589 mmol) in DCM (20 ml) was added N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine(0.582 g, 4.77 mmol) and di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (1.040 g, 4.77 mmol)at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temp. for 30 minutes.NMR shown conversion to the desired product. The volatile was removedand the residue was chromatographed over silica gel eluting with 0-100%EtOAc in hexanes to give the desired products. [M+H]⁺: 1181.87.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 1072-((3-(4,4,5,5-tetraethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylate

Step A: Methyl 2-((3-bromophenyl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylate

To a solution of methyl 3-bromo-2-oxopropanoate (3.96 g, 21.89 mmol) inMeOH (200 mL) was added 1-(3-bromophenyl)thiourea (4.6 g, 19.90 mmol) atroom temperature. The reaction solution was stirred at 70° C. for 3hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum, and theresidue was dissolved in EA (200 mL). The organic layer was washed withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (3×200 mL), brine (3×200 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+H]⁺: 313, 315.

Step B: Methyl2-((3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylate

To a solution of methyl 2-((3-bromophenyl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylate(2 g, 6.38 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) were added4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi (1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (3.24 g,12.8 mmol), potassium acetate (1.88 g, 19.2 mmol) and 2nd GenerationPCy₃ precatalyst (0.75 g, 1.278 mmol) at room temperature. The mixturewas degassed with nitrogen three times and stirred at 80° C. for 16hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (50mL) and extracted with EA (3×30 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with75% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺:361.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 108(2-((3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)methanol

Step A: 2-((3-Bromophenyl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid

To the solution of methyl 2-((3-bromophenyl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylate(4.5 g, 14.37 mmol) in MeOH (50 mL) and THF (50 mL) was added aqueousNaOH (2 N, 28.7 mL) at room temperature. The reaction mixture wasstirred at room temp. for 16 hours. The organic solvent was evaporatedunder vacuum. The remained aqueous phase was adjusted to pH 5 with 1NHCl and a solid was precipitated. The solid was filtered. The filtercake was washed with water (2×10 mL), dried under an oven to afford thetitle compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 299, 301 (1:1); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆):δ 12.80 (s, 1H), 10.64 (brs, 1H), 8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H),7.59-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.26 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.16-7.11 (m, 1H).

Step B: (2-((3-Bromophenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)methanol

A stirred solution of 2-((3-bromophenyl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid(1.2 g, 4.01 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was degassed with nitrogen threetimes. Then BH₃.THF (20.06 mL, 1 M in THF) was added dropwise to thereaction mixture at 0° C. The resulting mixture was warmed to roomtemperature and stirred for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resultingmixture was quenched by ice water (100 mL). The aqueous solution NaOH (8mL, 1N) was added to the mixture and stirred for 2 h. The resultingmixture was extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]+: 285, 287 (1:1).

Step C:(2-((3-(4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)methanol

To a solution of (2-((3-bromophenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)methanol (0.9 g,3.16 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (9 mL) were added4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi (1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (1.6 g,6.31 mmol), potassium acetate (0.93 g, 9.47 mmol) and 2nd GenerationPPh₃ precatalyst (0.34 mg, 0.63 mmol) at room temp. The resultingmixture was degassed with nitrogen three times and stirred at 80° C. for16 hours. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (50 mL) andextracted with EA (3×30 mL). The combined organic layers was washed withwater (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 75% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 333.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 109N-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-amine

Step A: 2,2-Diethoxy-N-(iminomethylene)ethanamine

To a stirred solution of the 2,2-diethoxyethanamine (2.5 g, 18.8 mmol)in Et₂O (20 mL) and hexane (20 mL) was added cyanic bromide (2.0 g, 18.8mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for16 hours. The resulting mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 5% MeOH in DCM. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 159; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 4.59(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.77-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.18-3.15 (m,2H), 1.23 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 6H).

Step B: 1-(3-Bromophenyl)-3-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)guanidine

To a solution of 3-bromoaniline (1 g, 5.81 mmol) in EtOH (16 mL) wereadded the solution of 2,2-diethoxy-N-(iminomethylene)ethanamine (1.8 g,11.63 mmol) in Et₂O (1.6 mL) and methanesulfonic acid (1.1 g, 11.63mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C.for 16 h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound. The crude product was used in the next step withoutfurther purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 330, 332.

Step C: N-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-amine

1-(3-Bromophenyl)-3-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)guanidine (0.8 g, 2.42 mmol) wasdissolved in conc. HCl (2 mL, 12.00 mmol). The reaction solution wasstirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Then aqueous solution NaOH(25%) was added until a precipitate formed (pH=14). The mixture wasstirred for 30 minutes. The resulting mixture was poured into aqueoussolution NaOH (30 mL, 0.5 M), extracted with DCM (3×20 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column; Mobile Phase A: water(10 mmoL/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 80 mL/min;Gradient: 0% B to 30% B in 30 min; Detector: UC 254 and 220 nm. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 238, 240.

Step D:N-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-amine

To a solution of N-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-amine (0.6 g, 2.52mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (12 mL) were added4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi (1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (1.3 g,5.04 mmol), PCy3 palladium(II) biphenyl-2-amine chloride (0.3 g, 0.50mmol) and potassium acetate (0.05 g, 0.50 mmol). The reaction mixturewas degassed with nitrogen three times and stirred for 16 hours at 80°C. under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, elutedwith 50% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 286

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 1102-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

The title compound was prepared in an analogous fashion as described for2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (REFERENCE EXAMPLE 90) starting from3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamideand tert-butyl((4-(5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborinan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate(REFERENCE EXAMPLE 61). LCMS [M+1]⁺: 895.

EXAMPLE 14-(2-amino-3H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:5-iodo-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideand5-iodo-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonylchloride and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonylchloride (synthesis described above, 400 mg, 0.741 mmol) in THF (10 mL)was added ammonium hydroxide (78 mg, 2.222 mmol) at ambient temperature.The reaction was kept for 30 minutes at room temp. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was then applied ontosilica gel column with DCM/methanol (10:1) to get the product as amixture of regioisomers on the p-methoxybenzyl tetrazole: LCMS[M+hr−15]⁺: 791.

Step B:5-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideand5-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of5-iodo-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideand5-iodo-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(200 mg, 0.253 mmol) in 1,4-Dioxane (2 mL)/water (0.2 mL) (5:1) wasadded (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (90 mg, 0.506mmol), sodium carbonate (80 mg, 0.759 mmol) and 2nd generation Xphosprecatalyst (39.8 mg, 0.051 mmol) at ambient temperature. The flask wasdegassed with nitrogen three times. Then the mixture was stirred for 16hours at 80° C. under an atmosphere of nitrogen. The solid was filteredout and the filtrate was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayers were combined and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was then applied onto silica gel column with DCM/methanol (10:1)to obtain the product as a mixture of PMB protected tetrazoleregioisomers: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 796.

Step C:4-(2-amino-3H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

5-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1,N1-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(100 mg, 0.126 mmol) was dissolved in trifluoroacetic acid (3 ml) atambient temperature. The reaction was kept at 80° C. for 1 hour. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to get thecrude product. The crude product was then applied onto Prep-HPLC withthe condition (Column: X Bridge RP C18, 19*150 mm, 5 μM; Mobile Phase A:water/10 mM NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 10-35% B in 10 min; 254 nm; Retention time: 5.89 min) to getthe final product: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 436; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.34(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.33 (m, 4H), 7.11-6.94(m, 2H), 6.78 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H)

EXAMPLES 2-7 in the table below were prepared in an analogous fashion asdescribed for EXAMPLE 1, starting with5-iodo-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(Step A, or the corresponding N-methyl sulfonamide,4-iodo-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-methylbenzene-1,2-disulfonamide,prepared in an analogous fashion) and coupling with boronic acids orboronic esters that are prepared as described herein or that arecommercially available.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Name [M + H]⁺ 2

4-(2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)-3- (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide447 3

4-(1H-indazol-7-yl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 4214

4-(2-aminobenzo[d]oxazol- 4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 437 5

4-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 450 6

4-(2-amino-7- methylbenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)- 3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 467 7

4-(1H-indazol-7-yl)-N1- methyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 435

EXAMPLE 84-(3,4-disulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylicacid

Step A:2′,3′-diamino-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide

Into a 50 mL RBF was placed3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine(0.802 g, 3.43 mmol),3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(Synthesis described above, 2.0 g, 2.3 mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.528 g, 0.457mmol) and sodium carbonate (0.726 g, 6.85 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (6 ml)and water (1.500 ml). The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogenfor 3 times and stirred at 80° C. for 16 hr. The resulting mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate (300 mL) and washed with water (250 mL).Then the organic layer was concentrated under vacuum. The residue wasapplied on a silica gel column with ethyl acetate/petrol ether (1/1) togive the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 856; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, d-DMSO): δ8.57-8.54 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.89 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.06-6.73 (m,13H), 6.52-6.39 (m, 1H), 6.23-6.10 (m, 1H),4.79-4.45 (m, 2H),4.30-4.11(m, 2H), 4.08-3.88 (m, 4H), 3.724 (s, 12H), 1.09-0.80 (m, 2H),0.029 (s, 9H).

Step B:N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(trichloromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

Into a RBF was placed2′,3′-diamino-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide(1.1 g, 1.285 mmol) and benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate (0.324 g,1.285 mmol) in acetic acid (6 ml). Then the mixture was stirred at RTfor 6 hours. Then the mixture was concentrated under vacuum to give thetitle compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 982, 984,985 (3:4:2).

Step C: methyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylate

Into a 50 mL RBF was placedN,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(trichloromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(500 mg, 0.508 mmol) and sodium carbonate (162 mg, 1.525 mmol) inmethanol (0.5 ml). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. overnight, then thesolvent was removed under vacuum. The residue was extracted with ethylacetate (200 mL) and washed with hydrogen chloride (1 mol) in water(5*100 mL). The organic layer was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas applied on a silica gel column with ethyl acetate/petrol ether(2/1)to give the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 924; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, d-DMSO):δ 8.70-8.58 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.14-8.11 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.40(m, 3H), 7.10-6.79 (m, 12H), 5.66 (s, 1H), 5.07-4.51 (m, 2H), 4.09-3.87(m, 7H), 3.73 (s, 9H), 3.21-2.90 (m, 2H), 1.09-0.81 (m, 2H), 0.03 (s,9H).

Step D:2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(2-(methoxycarbonyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

To a solution of methyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylate(300 mg, 0.325 mmol) in THF (2 ml) was added tetrabutylammonium fluoride(1.623 ml, 1.623 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for2 hours, then extracted with ethyl acetate (50 mL) and washed with water(50 mL). The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate for 2 hours andconcentrated under vacuum to give the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 824.

Step E: methyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-sulfamoylphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylate

Into a 50 mL RBF was placed2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(2-(methoxycarbonyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (300 mg, 0.364 mmol) and 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (72.9 mg,0.546 mmol) in THF (2 ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 2 hours, and ammonia (0.350 ml, 0.699 mmol) was added. The resultingmixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, extracted withethyl acetate (50 mL) and washed with water (50 mL). The organic layerwas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was applied on a silica gelcolumn with ethyl acetate/petrol ether (1/1) to give the title compound:LCMS [M+H]⁺: 479; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, d-DMSO): δ 8.70-8.51 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 8.12-8.03 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.40 (m, 3H), 7.10-6.65 (m, 12H),5.66 (s, 2H), 4.12-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.97-3.80 (m, 5H), 3.80-3.59 (m, 9H).

Step F: methyl4-(3,4-disulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylate

Into a 50 mL RBF was placed methyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-sulfamoylphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylate(90 mg, 0.107 mmol) and trifluoroacetic acid (2 ml). The mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 2 hours, then concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was pH-adjusted with sodium carbonate (50 mg). Then it waspurified by flash chromatography on silica with methanol/DCM (percent ofmethanol:5-60% in 25 min) to give the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 465.

Step G:4-(3,4-disulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylicacid

To a solution of methyl4-(3,4-disulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.084 mmol) in methanol (1 ml) was added sodium hydroxide (13.38mg, 0.334 mmol) in water (0.500 ml). The mixture was stirred at roomtemp. for 1 hour and concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspH-adjusted with hydrogen chloride (3 mol in methanol, 0.15 mL). Themixture was dissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide and purified by Pre-HPLC(condition: Column: XSelect CSH Prep C18 OBD Column,5 μM, 19*150 mm;Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: MeCN; Flowrate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 8% B to 35% B in 8 min; 254/220 nm) to givethe title compound. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 346; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, d-DMSO): δ8.59-8.50 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.07-8.04 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (s, 2H),7.51-7.49 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (s, 2H), 7.20-7.15 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),6.75-6.72 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 9N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(1H-indazol-7-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethylcarbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonylchloride and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonylchloride (synthesis described above, 1.4 g, 1.73 mmol) in THF (20 ml)was added tert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (0.554 g, 3.46 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.525 g, 5.18 mmol) with stirring at room temperature.The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 1hour. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature, dilutedwith water (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (50 mL), dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum to afford the product as an oil. The residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography 20 g, eluting with EtOAc/petroleumether (2/1) to afford the title compound (as a mixture of protectedtetrazole regioisomers): LCMS [M+H]⁺: 934.

Step B: tert-butyl2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(1H-indazol-7-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethylcarbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(200 mg, 0.214 mmol) in dioxane (4 ml) and water (1 ml) was added Na₂CO₃(91 mg, 0.857 mmol) (1H-indazol-7-yl)boronic acid (69.4 mg, 0.428 mmol)and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (49.5 mg, 0.043 mmol) with stirring at room temp. Thereaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen 3 times. The resultingmixture was warmed to 80° C. and stirred for 3 hours. The reactionmixture was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with water (5 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (2×10 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (5 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford an oil.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography 12 g,eluted with EtOAc/petroleum ether (2/1) to afford the title compound asa mixture of PMB tetrazole regioisomers: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 924.

Step C:N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(1H-indazol-7-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(1H-indazol-7-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(120 mg, 0.130 mmol) in DCM (3 ml) was added TFA (0.100 ml, 1.299 mmol)with stirring at room temperature. The resulting solution was warmed toroom temperature and stirred for 1 hour. The residue was concentrated toaffordN¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(1H-indazol-7-yl)-N²-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideas an oil. The solution ofN¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(1H-indazol-7-yl)-N²-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(80 mg, 0.114 mmol) in TFA (0.876 ml, 11.37 mmol) was stirring at roomtemperature. The resulting solution was warmed to 80° C. and stirred for2 hours. The product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: XBridge C18 OBD Prep Column, 100 Å, 5 μm, 19 mm×250mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: MeCN;Flow rate: 15 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to 35% B in 8 min; 254/220 nm. Thecollected fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuum toafford the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 464; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO): δ8.23 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=12 Hz, 1H), 7.91-7.89 (m, 6H), 6.80(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.16-3.14 (m, 2H), 3.05-3.01(m, 2H).

EXAMPLES 10-12 in the Table below were prepared in an analogous fashionas described for EXAMPLE 9 starting from tert-butyl2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethylcarbamateand boronic acids or boronic esters prepared as described herein oravailable from commercial sources.

EX LC/MS NO Structure Name MW [M + H]⁺ 10

4-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)- N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide hydrochloride 492 493 11

4-(2-aminobenzo[d]oxazol- 4-yl)-N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 420 421 12

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹- (2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 478 479

EXAMPLE 134-(4-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3-sulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylicacid

Step A: ethyl 4-bromobenzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylate

2-amino-3-bromophenol (1.0 g, 5.3 mmol) was added to ethyl2-chloro-2-oxoacetate (1.1 g, 8.0 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (12.0 ml) at roomtemperature. The reaction solution was stirred for 1 hour at 150° C.under microwave, cooled, and concentrated. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether(1/10). The combined organic fractions were concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 270/272. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.64 (dd, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),4.60-4.55 (m, 2H), 1.51-1.37 (m, 3H).

Step B: (2-(ethoxycarbonyl)benzo[d]oxazol-4-yl)boronic acid

Potassium acetate (0.36 g, 3.7 mmol) was added to a stirred mixture of4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (1.9 g, 7.4mmol), ethyl 4-bromobenzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylate (1.0 g, 3.7 mmol) andPdCl₂(dppf) (0.54 g, 0.74 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15.0 ml) at roomtemperature under Ar condition. The reaction mixture was stirred 1 hourat 80° C., monitored by LCMS to find product. The reaction mixture wasquenched with water (25.0 mL) and extracted with EA (3×30 mL). Theproduct was purified by Prep-MPLC with the following conditions: Column,C-18, 120 g, mobile phase: water (0.05% TFA) and acetonitrile; Detector,UV 210 and 254 nm. The combined organic fractions were concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 236. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO d₆) δ 8.27 (brs,2 H),7.95 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.87(dd, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.49-4.41 (m, 2H),1.41-1.35 (m, 1H).

Step C: ethyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylate

Na₂CO₃ (68 mg, 0.64 mmol) was added to a stirred mixture of tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(200 mg, 0.21 mmol), (2-(ethoxycarbonyl)benzo[d]oxazol-4-yl)boronic acid(100 mg, 0.42 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (5 mg, 0.004 mmol) indioxane (10.0 ml)at room temp. under Ar condition. The reaction mixture was stirred for13 hours at 80° C. The reaction mixture was quenched with water (20 mL)and extracted with EA (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (2×20 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography, eluting with PE/EA (3/1). The combinedorganic fractions were concentrated under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound: LCMS [M+1]+: 997; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.45 (dd,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (dd, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.53-7.34 (m,5H), 7.05-6.91 (m, 4H), 6.81 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, 3H), 6.70 (dd, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 6.67-6.46 (m, 1H), 5.43-5.40 (m, 1H), 5.10-4.90 (m, 1H), 4.50-4.40(m, 2H), 4.30-4.20 (m, 2H), 4.15-4.10 (m, 2 H), 3.78 (brs, 9H),3.40-3.10 (m, 3 H), 1.47 (brs, 9H), 1.38-1.24 (m, 3 H).

Step D: ethyl4-(4-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3-sulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylate

TFA (2.0 ml) was added dropwise to a stirred solution of ethyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylate(160 mg, 0.16 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2.0 ml) at 0° C. The reaction solutionwas stirred for 1 hour at room temp., then concentrated to afford ethyl4-(4-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)benzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylate200 mg (crude) as an oil. TFA (1.5 ml) was added to a stirred solutionof ethyl4-(4-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)benzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylate(160 mg, crude) at 0° C. The reaction solution was stirred for 2 hoursat 80° C., then concentrated to afford the title compound: LCMS [M⁺]⁺:537.

Step E:4-(4-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3-sulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylicacid

NaOH (54 mg, 1.3 mmol) was added to a stirred solution of ethyl4-(4-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3-sulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]oxazole-2-carboxylate(120 mg, 0.224 mmol) in MeOH (1.5 ml) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred for 3 hours at room temperature, adjusted to pH=6.0 with HCl(˜1M aq.). The product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column, Xbridge C 18, 19*150 mm; mobile phase: water (0.05%NH₄HCO₃) and acetonitrile (hold 34% acetonitrile for 8 min, hold 100%for 2 min, down to 34% in 2 min); Detector, UV 220 and 254 nm. Thecollected fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuum to givethe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 509; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO d₆) δ8.28-8.20 (m, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, ,J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.06 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.52 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),3.25-3.21 (m, 2H),2.96-2.92 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLES 14-84

General procedure for parallel preparation of sulfonamide Examples14-84:

To a set of vials each containing the requisite commercially availableor known amine (0.13 mmol) was added a solution of the sulfonyl chloride(45 mg, 0.044 mmol) followed by Et₃N (0.018 mL, 0.13 mmol). The vialswere capped and the mixtures were stirred at RT for 5 hours. To thereaction mixture was then added TFA (0.5 mL) and the mixtures werestirred at RT for 1.5 hours. After that time, toluene (1 mL) was addedto each vial and the mixtures were concentrated in vacuo. To each vialwas then added TFA (1.0 mL) and anisole (0.019 mL, 0.17 mmol). The vialswere capped and the reaction mixtures were heated to 80° C. withstirring for 45 minutes. After that time, the reaction mixtures wereconcentrated in vacuo. The crude residues were then dissolved in DMSO(1.0 mL) and filtered. The crude products were purified by masstriggered preparative HPLC [Waters Sunfire C18 column, 5 μm, 19×100 mm,using a gradient range from 8-10% initial to 21-36% final MeCN (0.1%TFA) in water (0.1% TFA), 25 mL/min, 8-12 min run time] to affordEXAMPLES 14-84.

LC/MS EX. m/e No. HNR^(a)R^(b) Structure Name [M + H]⁺ 14

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- (1,1-dioxidotetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 585.0 15

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-[2- (3-oxopiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 579.0 16

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-[3- (dimethylamino)-2,2-difluoropropyl]-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 574.1 17

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-[(4- methylmorpholin-2-yl)methyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 566.0 18

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-(1- methylpiperidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 550.1 19

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-[(5- oxopyrrolidin-2-yl)methyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 550.1 20

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N¹-[(1- methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)methyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 548.0 21

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-(2- azetidin-1-ylethyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 536.0 22

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N¹-[2- (dimethylamino)ethyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 524.0 23

N²-{[4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl]sulfonyl}-N- methylglycinamide 524.0 24

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N¹-(2- methoxyethyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 511.1 25

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-{[4- (hydroxymethyl)piperidin-1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 551.0 26

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-{[4- (dimethylamino)piperidin-1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 564.2 27

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-[(4- methylpiperazin-1-yl)sulfonyl]-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 536.0 28

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-[(3- oxopiperazin-1-yl)sulfonyl]-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 536.1 29

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6- (morpholin-4-ylsulfonyl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 523.0 30

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-(2- azetidin-3-ylethyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 536.0 31

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N¹-[2- (methylamino)ethyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 510.0 32

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- piperidin-4-yl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 536.0 33

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-[2- (2-oxopiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 578.0 34

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-[(4- methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)methyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 575.0 35

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- (5,6,7,8- tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl)-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 573.1 36

N²-{[4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl]sulfonyl}- N,N-dimethylglycinamide 538.0 37

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-{[1- (hydroxymethyl)cyclopropyl]methyl}-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 537.0 38

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-[(2- methyl-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]oct-6- yl)sulfonyl]-2-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide 562.1 39

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-{[3- (dimethylamino)azetidin-1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 536.0 40

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-[(2,2- dioxido-2-thia-5-azabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5- yl)sulfonyl]-2-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide 582.9 41

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N¹-(1,1- dioxidotetrahydrothiophen-3-yl)-N~1~-methyl-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 584.942

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-[(3,3- difluoroazetidin-1-yl)sulfonyl]-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 529.0 43

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-[(3,3- difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)sulfonyl]-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 543.0 44

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-[(1- oxidothiomorpholin-4-yl)sulfonyl]-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 554.9 45

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-{[3- (methylsulfonyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 585.0 46

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N¹-[(3- fluoroazetidin-3-yl)methyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 540.0 47

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-(3- amino-2,2-difluoropropyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 546.0 48

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-(2,6- diazaspiro[3.4]oct-2-ylsulfonyl)-2-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzenesulfonamide 548.0 49

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-(3- amino-4,4,4-trifluorobutyl)-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 578.0 50

2-({[4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)phenyl]sulfonyl}amino)- 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2- deoxy-D-allitol 581.1 51

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-(1- methyl-2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 580.0 52

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-[3- (dimethylamino)propyl]-N~1~-methyl-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 552.0 53

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-(1- methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 536.1 54

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- methyl-N1-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide550.0 55

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6-{[3- amino-3-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin- 1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide 552.1 56

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-(3- ethylpyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 550.1 57

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-(3- methylpiperidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 550.0 58

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- [(3R,4S)-4-fluoropyrrolidin-3-yl]-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide540.0 59

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- [(3S,4S)-4-fluoropyrrolidin-3-yl]-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide540.0 60

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- [(3S)-pyrrolidin-3-yl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 522.0 61

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6- {[(3S)-3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 522.1 62

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6- {[(3R)-3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 521.9 63

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- [(3R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 522.1 64

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- methyl-N1-piperidin-3-yl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 550.1 65

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- methyl-N1-[(3S)-pyrrolidin-3-yl]-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 536.166

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6- {[(3S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 536.1 67

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- [(3S)-piperidin-3-yl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 536.2 68

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6- {[(3R)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 536.1 69

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- [(3R)-piperidin-3-yl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 536.1 70

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6- {[(3S)-3- (aminomethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 536.0 71

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N¹- (trans-3-aminocyclobutyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 521.9 72

(R)-4-(2- aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4- yl)-N¹-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 510.1 73

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N¹- [(3S)-pyrrolidin-3-ylmethyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 535.9 74

3-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-6- {[(3R)-3- (aminomethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]sulfonyl}-2-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 536.0 75

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N¹- [(3R)-pyrrolidin-3-ylmethyl]-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 535.9 76

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N¹- {[(3R)-1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl]methyl}-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 550.0 77

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- {[(3S)-1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl]methyl}-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 549.9 78

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- [(3R,5S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin- 3-yl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 552.0 79

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- [(3S,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin- 3-yl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 522.0 80

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- [(3S,5S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin- 3-yl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 552.0 81

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1- [(3R,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin- 3-yl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 552.0 82

(4R)-4-({[4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)phenyl]sulfonyl} amino)-D-proline 566.083

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-[3- (hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 551.9 84

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-N1-[3- (hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 551.9

EXAMPLES 85-127

General procedure for parallel preparation of sulfonamide examples85-127:

To a set of vials each containing the requisite amine (commerciallyavailable, known, or prepared as described herein, 0.13 mmol) was addeda solution of the sulfonyl chloride (45 mg, 0.044 mmol) followed by Et₃N(0.018 mL, 0.13 mmol). The vials were capped and the mixtures werestirred at RT for 5 hours. To the reaction mixture was then added TFA(0.5 mL) and the mixtures were stirred at RT for 1.5 hours. After thattime, toluene (1 mL) was added to each vial and the mixtures wereconcentrated in vacuo. To each vial was then added TFA (1.0 mL) andanisole (0.019 mL, 0.17 mmol). The vials were capped and the reactionmixtures were heated to 80° C. with stirring for 45 minutes. After thattime, the reaction mixtures were concentrated in vacuo. The cruderesidues were then dissolved in DMSO (1.0 mL) and filtered. The crudeproducts were purified by mass triggered preparative HPLC [WatersSunfire C18 column, 5 μm, 19×100 mm, using a gradient range from 8%initial to 30% final MeCN (0.1% TFA) in water (0.1% TFA), 25 mL/min, 8min run time]. The isolated products were each dissolved in MeOH (1 mL)and loaded onto an ion exchange cartridge [Agilent Bond Elut SCX (2gram)]. The TFA was eluted off the column with MeOH (20 mL). Theproducts were then eluted off using a solution of NH₃ in MeOH (7N, 20mL). This fraction was then concentrated in vacuo. The residue wasdissolved in 1:1 MeCN:distilled water (2 mL). These fractions were thenfrozen and lyophillized overnight to afford Examples 85-127.

LC/MS EX. m/e No. HNR^(a)R^(b) Structure Name [M + H]⁺  85

4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol- 4-yl)-N1-(2-((2- methoxyethyl)amino)ethyl)-3- (1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 554.10  86

4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol- 4-yl)-N¹-((4- hydroxypiperidin-4-yl)methyl)- 3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl) benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 566.1  87

N¹-(2-amino-2- methylpropyl)- 4-(2-aminobenzo [d]thiazol- 4-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 524.0   88

4-(2-aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)- N¹-(2-azabicyclo [2.2.1]heptan-6-yl)-3-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 548.0   89

4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)- N¹-(2-azabicyclo [2.2.1]heptan-6-yl)-3-(1H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 548.0   90

3-(4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)- 2-sulfamoyl-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido) propan-1- aminium 2,2,2- trifluoroacetate 510.07 91

3-(((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl) sulfonamido) methyl)-3- fluoroazetidin- 1-ium formate 540.06 92

4-((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3- (1H-tetrazol-3-yl)phenyl) sulfonyl)-1-(2- hydroxyethyl) piperazin- 1-ium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 566.1   93

3-(4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-N- methyl-2-sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)-N- methylpropan-1- aminium2,2,2- trifluoroacetate 538.1   94

(S)-(1-((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonyl) pyrrolidin-3-yl) methanaminium2,2,2- trifluoroacetate 536.09  95

2-(4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)-8- oxabicyclo[3.2.1] octan-6-aminium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 578.1   96

3-((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido) methyl)morpholin-4- ium 2,2,2- trifluoroacetate552.08  97

3-(4-(2-amino- benzo[d]thiazol- 4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido) quinuclidin- 1-ium 2,2,2- trifluoroacetate 562.1   98

(1r,3r)-3-(4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) phenylsulfonamido) cyclobutanaminium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 522.07  99

(R)-(4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) phenylsulfonamido) (pyridin-2-yl) methanaminium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 558.07 100

4-(2-(4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-N- methyl-2-sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl- sulfonamido) ethyl)pyridin- 1-ium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 572.09 101

(1-((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl) sulfonyl)-3- methylazetidin- 3-yl) methanaminium2,2,2- trifluoroacetate 536.09 102

3-((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido) methyl)-1- methylpyrrolidin- 1-ium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 550.1  103

(3R,3aR, 6S,6aR)-6-(4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido) hexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan-3-aminium 2,2,2- trifluoroacetate 580.08 104

(4-((4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) phenyl)sulfonyl) morpholin-2-yl) methanaminium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 552.08 105

3-(4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-N- methyl-2-sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) phenylsulfonamido) azetidin-1-ium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 522.07 106

2-((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)- 2-sulfamoyl-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido) methyl)pyridin-1-ium 2,2,2- trifluoroacetate 544.06107

3-(4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-N- methyl-2-sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) phenylsulfonamido)- 1-methylazetidin- 1-ium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 536.09 108

(3S,4S)-3-(4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) phenylsulfonamido)- 4-methoxypyrrolidin- 1-ium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 552.08 109

1-(4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido) propan-2-aminium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 510.07 110

(1-((4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl) sulfonyl)piperidin-2- yl)methanaminium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 550.1  111

6-(4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)-3- azabicyclo[3.1.0] hexan-3-ium2,2,2- trifluoroacetate 534.07 112

2-((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)methyl) morpholin-4-ium 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate 552.08 113

(1R,5S,6s)-3-((4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl) sulfonyl)-3-aza- bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan- 6-aminium2,2,2- trifluoroacetate 534.07 114

3-((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)methyl) tetrahydrofuran- 3-aminiumformate 552.08 115

4-((4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)methyl) tetrahydro-2H- pyran-4-aminiumformate 566.1  116

2-(4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)propan- 1-aminium formate 510.07 117

2-(4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)-2- methylpropan-1- aminium formate524.09 118

3-(4-(2-aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)-1,1- difluoropropan-2- aminiumformate 546.05 119

4-(2-aminobenzo [d[thiazol-4-yl)-N1- ((1S,4R)-2-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-6-yl)- 3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide,formate salt 548.09 120

3-((4-(2-aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)methyl) pyrrolidin-1-ium formate536.09 121

(S)-2-((4-(2- aminobenzo[d] thiazol-4-yl)-N- methyl-2-sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) phenylsulfonamido) methyl)pyrrolidin-1- ium formate550.1  122

(S)-3-(((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl) sulfonamido)methyl)- 3-fluoropiperidin- 1-iumformate 568.09 123

4-(4-(2-aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)- 1-fluorobutan-2- aminium formate 542.08 124

4-(4-(2-aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)-1,1- difluorobutan-2- aminium formate560.07 125

(S)-2-((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl- sulfonamido)methyl) pyrrolidin-1- ium formate536.09 126

(R)-2-((4-(2- aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) phenylsulfonamido) methyl)pyrrolidin-1- ium formate536.09 127

(S)-4-(2-aminobenzo [d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1- (2-aminopropyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide, formate salt

EXAMPLE 128 Methyl(2R,4R)-4-((4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate

(4R)-4-({[4-(2-amino-1,3-benzothiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl]sulfonyl}amino)-D-proline(TFA salt) was dissolved in MeOH (1 mL) and loaded onto an ion exchangecartridge [Agilent Bond Elut SCX (2 gram)]. The TFA was eluted off thecolumn with MeOH (20 mL). The product was then eluted off using asolution of NH₃ in MeOH (7N, 20 mL). This fraction was then concentratedin vacuo. The residue was dissolved in 1:1 MeCN:distilled water (2 mL).These fractions were then frozen and lyophillized overnight. The crudeproduct was purified by mass triggered HPLC [Waters Sunfire C18 column,5 μm, 19×100 mm, using a gradient range from 10% initial to 40% finalMeCN (0.1% TFA) in water (0.1% TFA), 25 mL/min, 12 min run time] toafford the title compound. LC/MS m/e [M+H]⁺ 579.9.

EXAMPLES 129-141

General procedure for parallel preparation of Examples 129-141: To a setof vials each containing the requisite boronic acid/ester (commerciallyavailable, known or prepared as described herein, 0.31 mmol) was addedPd(dppf)Cl₂—CH₂Cl₂ (8.5 mg, 0.010 mmol). The vials were capped andtransferred into a glove box under an atmosphere of nitrogen. To eachvial was then added a solution of the iodide (100 mg, 0.104 mmol) indioxane (1 mL). To each vial was then added a solution of Na₂CO₃ (1M,0.156 mL, 0.313 mmol). The vials were capped and placed into a preheatedheating block at 80° C. The reaction mixtures were stirred at thattemperature overnight. The mixtures were removed from the glove box andallowed to cool to RT. To each vial was added water (2 mL) followed byDCM (2 mL). The mixtures were transferred to a set of fritted barrelfilters and the organic layers were drained into a set of vials.

To each mixture was added additional DCM (1 mL). The organic layers wereagain drained into the vials to combine the extracts. The reactionmixtures were then concentrated in vacuo. The reaction mixtures weredissolved in DMSO (1.0 mL) and filtered. The crude intermediates werepurified by mass triggered preparative HPLC [Waters XBridge C18 column,5 μm, 19×100 mm, gradient ranges from 50-55% initial to 80-90% MeCN(0.1% NH₄OH) in water (0.1% NH₄OH) 25 mL/min, 8 min run time] to providethe requisite intermediates. To a set of vials containing theintermediates was added TFA (1.0 mL) and the mixtures were stirred at RTfor 1 hour. After that time, the mixtures were concentrated in vacuo. Toeach vial was then added TFA (1.0 mL) and anisole (0.055 mL, 0.50 mmol).The vials were capped and the reaction mixtures were heated to 80° C.with stirring for 1 hour. After that time, the reaction mixtures wereconcentrated in vacuo. The crude residues were then dissolved in DMSO(1.0 mL) and filtered. The crude products were purified by masstriggered preparative HPLC [Waters Sunfire C18 column, 5 μm, 19×100 mm,using a gradient range from a range of 5-8% initial to 15-35% final MeCN(0.1% TFA) in water (0.1% TFA), 25 mL/min, 8 min run time] to affordExamples 129-141

LC/MS EX. m/e No. ArB(OR^(d))₂ Structure Name [M + H]⁺ 129

(R)-N,N-dimethyl-4′-(N- (pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)- [1,1′-biphenyl]-2-carboxamide 521.1 130

(R)-4-(2-hydroxy-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 506.1131

(R)-4-(2,2- difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide530.1 132

(R)-2′-amino-3′-cyano-N4- (pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 490.1 133

(R)-4-(benzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazol- 5-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 492.1 134

(R)-4-(1-methyl-1H- benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-6-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 505.1135

(R)-N4-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4,4′-trisulfonamide 529.1 136

(R)-4′-(methylsulfonamido)-N4- (pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 543.0 137

(R)-4′-(N-(pyrrolidin-3- yl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′- biphenyl]-4-carboxamide 493.1 138

(R)-4-(3-oxoisoindolin-5-yl)-N1- (pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 505.0 139

(R)-4-(1H-indazol-7-yl)-N1- (pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 490.0 140

(R)-4-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3- yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 490.1 141

4′-((4R,5S)-4-methyl-2- oxooxazolidin-5-yl)-N4-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide 549.1

EXAMPLE 1423-(2-Aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-6-(piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

Step A: benzyl4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(N,N-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amido)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate

A solution of benzyl piperazine-1-carboxylate (1.14 mL, 5.81 mmol)), andtert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(chlorosulfonyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)(tert-butoxycarbonyl)carbamate(1.5 g, 1.45 mmol) in DCM (25 mL) was stirred at rt for 1 hr. Themixture was diluted with EtOAc (50 mL), washed with saturated KHSO₄aqueous and brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated. LCMS [M+1]: 1216.71.

Step B:3-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-6-(piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

The crude benzyl4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(N,N-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amido)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas dissolved in DCM (10 ml), stirred at rt for 2 hr with TFA (3 ml) anda few drops of anisole. The mixture was concentrated, and the residuewas heated at 80° C. in 2 ml TFA for 40 minutes. TFA was removed, andthe crude material was purified by RP-HPLC (7-42% ACN in water with 0.1%TFA). LCMS [M+1]: 522.28.

The following EXAMPLES 143-154 were prepared according to therepresentative procedure described above for EXAMPLE 142 from tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(chlorosulfonyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)(tert-butoxycarbonyl)carbamateand corresponding amines. The amines can optionally be protected astheir tert-butoxy carbonyl carbamates which are similarly removed underthe final deprotection condictions with TFA. The same is true whencarboxylates are present and are protected as tert-buthyl esters.

LC/MS EX Starting m/e No. Amines Structure Compound Name [M + H]⁺ 143NH₃

4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4- yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 453.16 144

4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4- yl)-N1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 497.33 145

4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4- yl)-N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 496.35 146

4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4- yl)-N1-(azetidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 508.30 147

6-((3-aminoazetidin-1- yl)sulfonyl)-3-(2- aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 508.38 148

3-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4- yl)-6-((4-aminopiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 536.42 149

4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4- yl)-N1-((1- aminocyclopropyl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 522.37 151

4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4- yl)-N1,N1-dimethyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 481.16 152

4-(2-aminobezno[d]thiazol-4- yl)-N1-methyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 467.16 153

((4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol- 4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)glycine 511.12 154

(R)-2-amino-3-((4-(2- aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido) propanoic acid 540.17

EXAMPLE 1554-(6-Aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:5-iodo-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Under N₂, TBAF (9.13 ml, 9.13 mmol) was added to a solution of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(2.0 g, 2.283 mmol) in THF (40 ml). The mixture was stirred at roomtemp. for 1 hour under N₂. Sodium acetate (1.873 g, 22.83 mmol) in water(10 ml) was added followed by solid (aminooxy)sulfonic acid (2.58 g,22.83 mmol). The resultant mixture was stirred at room temp. under N₂for 3 days. 30% of starting material was not consumed. The reactionmixture was diluted with EtOAc, washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) andconcentrated. The crude material was purified by ISCO (0-100% EtOAc inhexane) to give5-iodo-N1,N1-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide.LCMS [M+1]: 791.57.

Step B:5-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A suspension of5-iodo-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(0.1 g, 0.126 mmol), (6-aminopyridin-3-yl)boronic acid (0.035 g, 0.253mmol), tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.015 g, 0.013 mmol)and sodium carbonate (0.040 g, 0.379 mmol) in dioxane (2 mL) and water(0.6 mL) was heated at 80° C. for 17 hours under N₂. The mixture wasfiltered through a CELITE pad. The filtrate was concentrated, and theresidue was dissolved in EtOAc (30 mL), washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄)and concentrated. The crude material was directly used for the nextdeprotection. LCMS [M+1]: 757.80.

Step C:4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

5-(6-Aminopyridin-3-yl)-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(0.08 g, 0.106 mmol) was heated at 80° C. in 2 mL TFA for 40 minutes.TFA was evaporated in vacuo, and the crude material was purified byreverse phase HPLC (2-30% acetonitrile in water with 0.05% TFA). LCMS[M+1]: 397.23.

EXAMPLE 1563-(2-(Methylsulfonamido)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-6-(piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

Benzyl4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(N,N-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amido)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(0.185 g, 0.116) was dissolved in DCM (30 mL), and stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours with 3 mL TFA and a few drops of anisole. Themixture was concentrated. To a mixture of the residue obtained above andmethanesulfonyl chloride (0.018 ml, 0.232 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was addedsodium hydride (4.64 mg, 0.116 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour, quenched with water, and diluted withether. The organic layer was separated, washed with brine, dried overMgSO₄, and concentrated. The crude material was heated in 5 mL TFA at80° C. for 40 minutes. TFA was evaporated under vacuum, and the residuewas purified with reverse phase HPLC (10-75% water in AcCN with 0.1%TFA. LCMS [M+1]: 600.28.

EXAMPLE 1573-(2-amino-3H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-(piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride (1.8 g, 2.222 mmol) in THF (34 ml) was added tert-butylpiperazine-1-carboxylate (0.828 g, 4.44 mmol) and Et₃N (0.619 ml, 4.44mmol) at ambient temperature. The reaction was kept for 30 minutes atroom temperature. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas diluted with EA (300 mL), washed with brine (3×100 mL), dried andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue wasapplied onto silica gel column chromatography with ethylacetate/petroleum ether (1:1) to give the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺:960; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.15-8.13 (m, 1H),7.91-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.03-6.95 (m, 6H), 6.89-6.82 (m, 2H), 6.81-4.71 (m,4H), 4.54-4.45 (m, 2H), 4.15-4.09 (m, 4H), 3.88-3.77 (m, 9H), 3.61-3.45(m, 8H), 1.46-1.45 (m, 9H).

Step B: tert-butyl4-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(200 mg, 0.208 mmol) in dioxane (1.2 ml)/water (0.300 ml) (4:1) wereadded (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)boronic acid (11.06 mg, 0.063mmol), Na₂CO₃ (66.3 mg, 0.625 mmol) and Pd(Ph₃P)₄ (72.2 mg, 0.063 mmol)at ambient temperature. The flask was degassed with nitrogen threetimes. Then the mixture was stirred for 16 hr at 80° C. under anatmosphere of nitrogen. The reaction mixture was quenched with water (5mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×15 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with water (1×15 mL) and brine (1×15 mL), dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was applied onto silica gel columnchromatography with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH (1:10) to give the title compound: LCMS[M+H]⁺: 965.

Step C:3-(2-amino-3H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-(piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

Into a 10 mL two necked RBF were placed a solution of tert-butyl4-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(200 mg, 0.207 mmol) in DCM (3 ml) and TFA (1 ml) at 0° C. and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reactionsolution was filtered and the solvent was evaporated under reducedpressure. The residue was added to stirred, cooled TFA (4 ml). Themixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hr. The mixture was evaporated underreduced pressure. The product was purified by Prep-HPLC with thefollowing conditions: Column: X Bridge RP18, 19×150 mm, 5 μm; MobilePhase A: water (0.05% NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: MeCN; Flow rate: 20mL/min; Gradient: 57% B to 92% B in 10 min; Detection: UV 254 nm. Thecollected fractions were concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M−H]⁺: 503; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO): δ 8.09 (d, J=15.0Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.58 (brs, 2H), 6.94-6.91 (m, 1H), 6.576.53(m, 1H), 6.47 (brs, 2H), 6.12-6.11 (m, 1H), 3.45-3.42 (m, 4H), 3.16-3.13(m, 4H).

The EXAMPLES in the Table below were prepared in an analogous fashion asdescribed for3-(2-amino-3H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-(piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide(EXAMPLE 157) starting from tert-butyl4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(EXAMPLE 157, Step A) and the appropriate boronic acids or boronicesters which were prepared as described herein or which werecommercially available.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Name MW [M + H]⁺ 158

3-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-(piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)-2- (2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 518519 159

3-(2-aminobenzo[d]oxazol-4- yl)-6-(piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzenesulfonamide 505 506 160

3-(1H-indazol-7-yl)-6- (piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)-2- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide 489 490

EXAMPLE 1614-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹—((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid regioisomers (REFERENCE EXAMPLE 4, 0.45 g, 0.58 mmol) in THF (30mL) was added a solution of NCS (0.16 g, 1.2 mmol) in THF (10 mL) at 0°C. under nitrogen. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5hour. To the resulting mixture was added (R)-tert-butyl3-aminopyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (90 mg, 0.48 mmol) and TEA (0.16 mL,1.2 mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for 0.5hour at room temperature. The resulting mixture was filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluting with EtOAc/PE(1/1). The fractions containing the desired product were combined andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 960.

Step B: tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateregioisomers (0.20 g, 0.21 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and water (0.5mL) was added (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (92 mg,0.52 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (66 mg, 0.63 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (48 mg, 0.04 mmol)at room temperature. The mixture was degassed with argon three times.The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours under argon. Theresulting mixture was cooled to room temperature and concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluting with MeOH/DCM (1/10). The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated the reduced pressure to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 965.

Step C:4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹—((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateregioisomers (100 mg, 0.10 mmol) in TFA (2 mL) was stirred for 0.5 hourat room temperature. The resulting solution was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was co-evaporated with anisole (3×10 mL)under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in TFA (2 mL) and thereaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The resultingsolution was cooled to room temperature and poured into water (50 mL).The aqueous phase was washed with EtOAc (2×30 mL). The aqueous phase wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bypreparative HPLC with the following conditions: Column: XSelect CSH PrepC18 OBD, 5 μm, 19×150 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃,Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 33% B in 8min; Detector: UV 254/220 nm. The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated under the reduced pressure to afford thetitle compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 505; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.20 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (t,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.18 (brs, 2H), 6.07 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.13-4.06 (m,1H), 3.29-3.04 (m, 4H), 2.15-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.85 (m, 1H).

The EXAMPLES in the Table below were prepared in an analogous fashion asdescribed for(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(EXAMPLE 161) starting from(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(Step A, or the enantiomeric corresponding pyrolidine, prepared in thesame fashion) and the appropriate boronic acids or boronic esters whichwere prepared as described herein or which were commercially available.

EX LC/MS NO Structure Name MW [M + H]⁺ 162

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-((S)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 504 505163

4-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-((S)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 518 519164

4-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 518 519

EXAMPLE 1654-(4-aminocyclohexyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-sulfamoyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)carbamate

tert-Butyl(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)cyclohex-3-en-1-yl)carbamate(82 mg, 0.25 mmol) and sodium carbonate (26.8 mg, 0.253 mmol), andtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (17.5 mg, 0.015 mmol) wereadded to a stirred solution of starting material5-iodo-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideand5-iodo-N¹,N¹-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideregioisomers (Example 1, Step A; 100 mg, 0.126 mmol) in dioxane at roomtemp. and the mixture was degassed with N₂ for 10 minutes, then stirredat 80° C. overnight. After the reaction cooled to room temp., thereaction mixture was filtered through CELITE. The liquid wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel (12 g) and eluted with EtOEt/hexane to givethe desired product.

Step B: tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-sulfamoylphenyl)cyclohexyl)carbamate

Platinum(IV) oxide (46.5 mg, 0.205 mmol) was added to a stirred solutionof starting material tert-butyl(3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-sulfamoyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)carbamate(176 mg, 0.205 mmol) in EtOAc (2 ml) and MeOH (0.5 ml) at RT. Thesolution was degassed by reduced pressure, then hydrogenated (usingsmall balloon) at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture wasfiltered through CELITE and washed with MeOH, concentrated and theresidue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel 12 g,eluting with EtOAc/isohexane to give as a solid.

Step C:4-(4-aminocyclohexyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

TFA (1.5 ml, 19.47 mmol) and anisole (1 ml, 9.15 mmol) were added to astirred solution of starting material tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-sulfamoylphenyl)cyclohexyl)carbamate(160 mg, 0.186 mmol) in DCM at room temperature and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The mixture was concentrated.The residue was redissolved in EtOAc (3 ml) and toluene (5 ml). Themixture was concentrated again, and this procedure was repeated two moretimes. The residue was placed on high vacuum for 3 hours and used as isfor next step.

Step D:4-(4-aminocyclohexyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

TFA (2 mL, 26.0 mmol) and anisole (1 mL, 9.15 mmol) were added tostarting material4-(4-aminocyclohexyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideat room temperature and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours.The mixture was concentrated. The residue was purified by preparativereverse phase HPLC (C-18), eluting with Acetonitrile/water+0.1% TFA togive to give the title compound. LCMS: 402.35 [M+H]+

EXAMPLES 166 AND 167(S)-5-(6-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(N-(1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-ium-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2-sulfamoylphenyl)tetrazol-2-ideand(S)-5-(6-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(N-(1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-ium-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2-sulfamoylphenyl)tetrazol-2-ide

Step A:(S)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-ium2,2,2-trifluoroacetate and(S)-3-((4-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-ium

TFA (23.5 g, 206 mmol) was added to a mixture of (S)-tert-butyl3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(from synthesis of EXAMPLE 162, Step B, according to procedures formaking EXAMPLE 161; 1.99 g, 2.06 mmol) in DCM (10.3 mL) and anisole(1.13 g, 10.29 mmol) and cooled in an ice bath while a stream ofnitrogen was bubbling through the solution. When the addition wascomplete, the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. The volatiles were removedunder reduced pressure. To the resulting crude material (0.4 g, 0.27mmol) in THF (1 mL) was added CH₃I (114 mg, 0.8 mmol) followed by Cs₂CO₃(175 mg, 0.54 mmol) and stirred at 50° C. for 30 minutes. After cooling,the reaction mixture was filtered and the resulting filtrate was removedsolvent under reduced pressure to give the mixture of products. LC/MS[M+H]⁺: 773.55 and 787.57

Step B:(S)-5-(6-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(N-(1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-ium-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2-sulfamoylphenyl)tetrazol-2-ideand(S)-5-(6-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(N-(1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-ium-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2-sulfamoylphenyl)tetrazol-2-ide

The products obtained in Step A (above) were treated with TFA at 80° C.and the crude reaction product purified by reverse phase HPLC using agradient of acetonitrile (containing 0.1% TFA) in water (containing 0.1%TFA) to give the title compounds. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 533.4 and 547.36

EXAMPLE 1684-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(3S,4R)-4-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-benzenesulfonamide

A suspension of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(2.0 g, 2.283 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(0.808 g, 4.57 mmol),[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (0.251 g,0.343 mmol) and sodium carbonate (0.726 g, 6.85 mmol) in dioxane (30 mL)and water (6 ml) was degassed and heated at 120° C. for 2 hours. Themixture was diluted with EtOAc, washed with brine. The organic layer wasdried (MgSO₄) and concentrated. The crude product was chromatographedvia silica gel (ISCO, 80 g column, 0-20% MeOH in DCM) to give thedesired product. LC/MS (M+H)⁺: 881.53.

Step B: tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate

To a solution of the Suzuki coupling product3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-benzenesulfonamide(1.4 g, 1.59 mmol) in DCM (20.00 mL), was addedN,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (0.582 g, 4.77 mmol) and di-tert-butyldicarbonate (1.04 g, 4.77 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at room temp. for 30 minutes. The volatiles were removed invacuo and the residue was chromatographed over silica gel (ISCO 80 g,0-100% EtOAc in hexanes) to give the title compound. LC/MS (M+H)⁺:1181.87.

Step C: tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(N-((3S,4R)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-4-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate

To a solution of the tri-Boc intermediate tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate(0.2 g, 0.169 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added tetrabutylammonium fluoride(1.0 M in THF, 0.372 ml, 0.372 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂. After stirringfor 1 hour, the reaction mixture was diluted with 20 mL of EtOAc, washedsequentially with 5 mL of sat. aq. KHSO₄, 5 mL of brine, dried (MgSO₄)and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in 20 mL of DCM, cooled to0° C., then to the reaction mixture was added (3S,4R)-tert-butyl3-amino-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.034 g, 0.169 mmol),N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (0.021 g, 0.169 mmol) and1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (0.045 g, 0.339 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred for 2 hours. After removing the volatile in vacuo,the residue was chromatographed over silica gel (ISCO, 40 g, 0-20% EtOAcin hexanes) to give the desired product. LC/MS (M+H)⁺: 1281.50.

Step D:4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-((3S,4R)-4-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(N-((3S,4R)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-4-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate(400 mg, 3.70 mmol) in DCM (200 μl) was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was dissolved in anisole (400 mg, 3.7 mmol) and TFA (1000 mg,8.77 mmol) at 0° C. After stirring at rt for 0.5 hr, the volatile wasremoved in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in 2 mL of TFA and stirredat 80° C. for 1.0 hour. After removing the volatile, the residue wasdissolved in 4 mL of DMSO and purified by reverse phase HPLC directly(3-60% acetonitrile in water) to give the product. LC/MS (M+2H)²⁺:261.28.

The following EXAMPLES 169-177 were prepared according to the generalprocedure described above for EXAMPLE 168 using pyrrolidine derivativesthat are commercially available, known, or prepared as described herein.Note that all amine moieties are typically protected with atert-butoxycarbonyl group, which is concurrently removed under the finalPMB deprotection step with TFA and anisole. Alternatively, a Bocprotected amine may be de-protected by treatment with TFA at roomtemperature, followed by de-protection of the PMB group with heating asdescribed herein.

Calc'd Ex. Mass LC/MS No. Structure Compound Name [M + H]⁺ [M + 2H]²⁺169

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-((3S,4S)-4-hydroxypyrrolidin-3- yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 521.55 261.20 170

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹- ((3R,4S)-4-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 521.55 261.25 171

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹- ((3R,4R)-4-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 521.55 261.32 172

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹- ((3R,5S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3- yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 535.58 268.30 173

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹- ((3R,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3- yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 535.58 268.42 174

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹- ((3S,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3- yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 535.58 268.23 175

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹- ((3S,5S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3- yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 535.58 268.42 176

(S)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3- yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 535.58 268.45 177

(R)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-3- yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 535.58 268.42

EXAMPLE 178(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(piperidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(1.0 g, 1.142 mmol) in THF (10 ml) was added tetrabutylammonium fluoride(1.0 M in THF, 2.51 ml, 2.51 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂. After stirring for1 hour, the reaction mixture was diluted with 20 mL of EtOAc, washedsequentially with 5 mL of sat. aq. KHSO₄, 5 mL of brine, dried (MgSO₄)and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in 20 mL of DCM and cooledto 0° C. To the reaction mixture was added (R)-tert-butyl3-aminopiperidine-1-carboxylate (0.343 g, 1.713 mmol) andN,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (0.209 g, 1.713 mmol), followed by1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (0.305 g, 2.283 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred for 2 hours. After removing the volatile in vacuo,the residue was chromatographed over silica gel (ISCO, 40 g, 0-20% EtOAcin hexanes) to give the desired product. LC/MS (M+H)⁺: 974.53.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)piperidine-1-carboxylate

A suspension of (R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)piperidine-1-carboxylate(935 mg, 0.960 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(340 mg, 1.920 mmol),[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloroPd(II) (0.157 g, 0.192mmol) and sodium carbonate (0.305 g, 2.88 mmol) in dioxane (10.00 mL)and water (2 ml) was degassed and heated at 120° C. for 2 hours. Thereaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc, then was washed with brine. Theorganic layer was dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated. The crude waschromatographed via silica gel (ISCO, 40 g column, 0-20% MeOH in DCM) togive the desired product. LC/MS (M+H)⁺: 979.73.

Step C:(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(piperidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of (R)-tert-butyl3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-piperidine-1-carboxylate(520 mg, 0.531 mmol) in DCM (200 μl) was concentrated in vacuum. Theresidue was dissolved in anisole (400 mg, 3.7 mmol) and TFA (1000 mg,8.77 mmol) at 0° C. After stirring at room temp. for 0.5 hours, thevolatile was removed in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in 2 mL of TFAand stirred at 80° C. for 1.0 hour. After removing the volatile, theresidue was dissolved in 4 mL of DMSO and purified by reverse phase HPLCdirectly (3-60% acetonitrile in water) to give the product. LC/MS(M+2H)²⁺: 260.20.

The following EXAMPLES 179-181 were prepared according to the generalprocedure described above for EXAMPLE 178 using amines that arecommercially available, known, or prepared as described herein. Either(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid or(2-amino-6-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid were used forSuzuki coupling reactions. Note that all amine moieties are typicallyprotected with a tert-butoxycarbonyl group, which is concurrentlyremoved under the final PMB deprotection step with TFA and anisole.Alternatively, a Boc protected amine may be de-protected by treatmentwith TFA at room temperature, followed by de-protection of the PMB groupwith heating as described herein.

Calc'd Ex. Mass LC/MS No. Structure Name [M + H]⁺ [M + 2H]²⁺ 179

(S)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(piperidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 519.13260.21 180

4-(2-amino-6-fluoro-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 497.09 249.37181

(R)-4-(2-amino-6-fluoro-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 523.54262.47

EXAMPLE 1824-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-aminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:tert-butyl-(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride (1.50 g, 1.48 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added tert-butyl3-aminopropylcarbamate (0.52 g, 2.96 mmol) at room temp. The resultingsolution was stirred at 25° C. for 30 minutes and then concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was diluted with water (50 mL) and extractedwith ethyl acetate (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was applied onto silica gelcolumn chromatography with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:50 to 1:1)to give the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺ 948; ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.57-8.52 (m, 1H), 8.12-8.07 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.21 (m, 2H),6.99-6.81 (m, 10H), 5.99 (brs, 1H), 5.45-5.09 (m, 1H), 4.95-4.52 (m,2H), 4.29-4.12 (m, 1H), 3.96-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.83-3.79 (m, 9H), 2.95-2.91(m, 4H), 1.61-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.34 (s, 9H).

Step B: tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

A solution of tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(0.30 g, 0.32 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(0.14 g, 0.79 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.10 g, 0.95 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (73 mg,0.06 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and water (0.5 mL) was stirred at 80°C. for 3 hours under argon. The resulting mixture was diluted with water(50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×70 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (3×70 mL), dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography, eluting with methanol/DCM (1/10).The combined organic fractions were concentrated under reduced pressureto give the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺ 953; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.82 (s, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=8.3 Hz,1H), 7.09-6.80 (m, 12H), 6.77-6.75 (m, 2H), 6.45-6.42 (m, 1H), 6.35 (s,2H), 5.76 (brs, 1H), 5.70 (brs, 1H), 4.70-4.52 (m, 2H), 4.10-4.08 (m,4H), 3.73 (s, 6H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.98 (m, 4H), 1.63-1.61 (m, 2H),1.36 (s, 9H).

Step C:4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-aminopropyl)-N2,N2-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A mixture oftert-butyl-(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(0.16 g, 0.17 mmol) in TFA (2 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 30 minutes.The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to affordthe title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺ 733.

Step D:4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-aminopropyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A mixture of4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-aminopropyl)-N2,N2-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(0.10 g, 0.09 mmol) in TFA (2 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, the residuewas purified by Prep-HPLC. Column, Xbridge C18, 19×150 mm; mobile phase:acetonitrile in water (0.05% NH₄HCO₃), 5%-40% in 8 min; Detector, UV 254nm. RT: 5.5 min. The collected fractions were combined and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound as a solid: LCMS[M+1]⁺ 493; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.49 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.52 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.16-3.12 (m, 2H), 2.85 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 1.88-1.83 (m,2H).

EXAMPLE 1834-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(3-aminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

A solution of tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(100 mg, 0.106 mmol), (2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronicacid (60.5 mg, 0.317 mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (24.38 mg, 0.021 mmol) and Na₂CO₃(22.36 mg, 0.211 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) and water (0.3 mL) wasstirred at 80° C. for 2 hours under argon. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum to give crude product. The residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography, eluted with methanol/DCM (10/90).The combined organic fractions were concentrated under reduced pressureto give the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 967; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃,400 MHZ):

Step B:4-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-aminopropyl)-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(70 mg, 0.072 mmol) and TFA (1 mL, 12.98 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was stirredat ambient temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum to give the title compound as an oil: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 967;

Step C:4-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-aminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of4-(2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-aminopropyl)-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(40 mg, 0.054 mmol) in TFA (5 mL, 64.9 mmol) was stirred at 80° C. for 1hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum to give crudeproduct. The product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: XBridge Prep C18 OBD Column 19×150 mm 5 μM 13 nm;Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flowrate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to 30% B in 8 min; 254/220 nm. Thecollected fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuum to givethe title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 507; ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): 8.16 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.20 (m, 3H),6.92 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.50 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.43 (brs, 2H), 6.06 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.49 (s, 3H), 3.12 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.86 (t, J=7.6 Hz,2H), 1.80-1.76 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 1844-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((S)-2-aminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (S)-tert-butyl (1-amino-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate

Into a 250 mL RBF, di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (13.14 g, 60.2 mmol) wasadded dropwise to a stirred mixture of triethylamine (12.18 g, 120mmol), (S)-2-aminopropanamide hydrochloride (5.00 g, 40.1 mmol) in DCM(150 ml). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperatureovernight. The reaction mixture was diluted with water (100 mL) andextracted with DCM (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography and eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleumether (1/20) to give the title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 189. ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆):7.20 (brs, 1H), 6.90 (brs, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=6.4Hz, 1H), 3.90-3.85 (m, 1H), 1.40 (s, 9 H), 1.18 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H)

Step B: (S)-tert-butyl (1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate

Into a 250 RBF, borane (6 ml, 60.0 mmol) was added dropwise to a stirredmixture of (S)-tert-butyl (1-amino-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate (6.50 g,34.5 mmol) in THF (100 ml) at room temperature. After the reactionmixture was stirred at 70° C. for 4 hours, it was cooled to roomtemperature, quenched with water/ice (100 mL), and extracted with ethylacetate (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(3×40 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with ethylacetate/petroleum/ether (1/10) to give the title compound as an oil.LCMS [M+H]⁺: 175. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6): 4.97 (s, 1H), 3.46 (d,J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s, 9H), 1.28 (s, 6H). LCMS [M+H]⁺:189. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 7.22 (brs, 1H), 6.93 (brs, 1H), 6.58 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H, 3.88-3.81 (m, 1H), 2.48 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H),1.16 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 3H).

Step C: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

Into a 50 mL RBF, 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (0.15 g, 1.160 mmol) wasadded to a stirred mixture of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid regioisomers (REFERENCE EXAMPLE 4; 0.45 g, 0.580 mmol) in THF (20ml) at room temperature. After the reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1 hour, (S)-tert-butyl (1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate(0.15 g, 0.870 mmol) was added at room temperature. The resultingmixture was stirred at room temperature overnight and then diluted withwater (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (3×20 mL), dried over anhydroussodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, elutedwith ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1/5) to give the title compound as asolid. LCMS [M+H]⁺ : 948. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.23-8.12 (m, 6H),7.33-7.26 (m, 4H), 6.96-6.86 (m, 4H), 5.80 (s, 2H), 4.10-3. 70 (m, 4H),3.79 (s, 9H), 3.70-3.68 (m, 3H), 1.47 (s, 9H), 1.16 (d, J=3.0Hz, 3H).

Step D: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

Into a 50 three-necked RBF,[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphineo)ferrocene]dichoropalladium(II) (46.20 mg,0.063 mmol) was added to a stirred mixture of sodium carbonate (0.10 g,0.947 mmol), (S)-tert-butyl1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-ylcarbamate(0.30 g, 0.316 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(0.112 g, 0.632 mmol) in dioxane/water ((1:1)4/1) (12 ml) at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hoursunder nitrogen. The solids were filtered out. The filtrate wasconcentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1/1) to givethe title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 953 ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD):δ 8.32-(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.40 (m, 4H),7.29-7.22 (m, 6H), 6.87-6.64 (m, 4H), 5.75-5.12 (m, 2H), 4.73-4.68 (m,2H), 4.21-4.13 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.73 (m, 1H), 3.76 (s, 9 H), 3.73 (s, 2H),1.43 (s, 9H), 0.85 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

Step E:4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((S)-2-aminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Into a 50 mL RBF, 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid (2 ml) was added to astirred mixture of (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate(80.00 mg, 0.083 mmol) in DCM (1 ml) at room temperature. The reactionmixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour and then concentrated undervacuum to give the residue (crude) which was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column, Xbridge C¹⁸, 19×150 mm; mobile phase:Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Phase B: MeCN for 11 min, hold 80%to 85% in 11 min); Detector, UV 220 and 254 nm. The collected fractionswere combined and concentrated under vacuum to give the title compound.LCMS [M+H]⁺: 493. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.38 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.74-6.69 (m, 1H), 6.41 (d,J=7.8Hz, 1H), 3.44-3.28 (m, 2H), 3.09-3.03 (m, 1H), 1.13 (d, J=6.6Hz,3H).

EXAMPLE 1854-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((R)-2-aminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl (1-amino-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate

Into a 250 mL RBF, di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (35.0 g, 161 mmol) wasadded dropwise to a stirred mixture of triethylamine (16.25 g, 161mmol), (S)-2-aminopropanamide hydrochloride in MeOH (150 ml). After theresulting mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, it wasdiluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with DCM (3×100 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (3×50 mL), dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleum/ether (1/20) to givethe title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 189. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆): 7.21 (brs, 1H), 6.89 (brs, 1H), 6.74 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),3.89-3.84 (m, 1H), 1.39 (s, 9 H), 1.18 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H).

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl (1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate

Into a 500 mL RBF, borane (20 ml, 200 mmol) was added dropwise to astirred mixture of (R)-tert-butyl (1-amino-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate(15.00 g, 80 mmol) in THF (150 ml) at room temp. After the resultingmixture was stirred at 70° C. for 4 hours, it was cooled to room temp.,quenched with sodium hydroxide (1N) and extracted with ethyl acetate(3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×40mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleum/ether (1/1) to givethe title compound as an oil. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 175. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆): 3.88-3.79 (m, 2H), 2.66-2.62 (m, 1H), 1.49 (s, 9H), 1.16 (d,J=5.7 Hz, 3H).

Step C: (R)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

Into a 50 mL RBF, 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (172 mg, 1.289 mmol) wasadded to a stirred mixture of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (500 mg, 0.645 mmol) in THF (20 ml) at room temperature. Thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.(R)-tert-butyl 1-aminopropan-2-ylcarbamate (0.17 g, 1.289 mmol) wasadded to the reaction mixture at room temperature. The reaction mixturewas stirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture wasdiluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (1×60 mL), dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether(1/5) to givethe title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 948. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃): 8.42-8.24 (m, 4H), 7.33-7.26 (m, 4H), 6.96-6.86 (m, 6H), 5.80(s, 2H), 4.10-3.70 (m, 4H), 3.79 (s, 9H), 3.70-3.68 (m, 3H), 1.47 (s,9H), 1.16 (d, J=3.0Hz, 3H).

Step D: (R)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

Into a 50 mL three-necked RBF, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (0)(36.60 mg, 0.032 mmol) was added to a stirred mixture of sodiumcarbonate (0.10 g, 0.950 mmol) , (R)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate(0.40 g, 0.422 mmol, (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(0.11 g, 0.633 mmol) in dioxane/water (4/1) (4 ml) at room temperature.The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours under nitrogen.The solids were filtered out. The filtrate was concentrated. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted withmethanol/DCM (1/10) to give the title compound as a solid. ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.97 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.42(m, 1H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 1H), 6.94-6.90 (m, 4H), 6.82-6.75 (m, 6H),5.75-5.12 (m, 1H), 4.73-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.21-4.13 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.89 (m,1H), 3.76 (s, 9 H), 3.73 (s, 2H), 1.43 (s, 9H), 1.26 (s, 6H).

Step E:(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2-aminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide.

Into a 50 mL RBF, 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid (5 ml, 0.168 mmol) wasadded to a stirred mixture of (R)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate (0.16 g, 0.168 mmol) in DCM (3 ml) at room temperature. Afterthe reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, it wasconcentrated under vacuum to give the residue. Then 3 mL CF₃COOH wasadded to the residue and the resulting solution was stirred for 1 hourat 80° C. The reation mixture was cooled to room temperature andconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column: Atlantis Prep T3 OBD Column 19×150 mm5 μM 10 nm; Mobile Phase A: water with 50 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B:ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 28% B in 10 min; 254 nm.The collected fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuum togive the title compound as a solid.: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 493. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d6): 8.18 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91-7.10(brs, 4H), 6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.50-6.45 (m, 1H), 6.11-6.00 (m, 3H),3.36-3.32 (m, 12H), 3.09-3.03 (m, 2H), 1.17(d, J=5.4Hz, 3H).

EXAMPLE 1864-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹—(S)-1-aminopropan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: benzyl tert-butyl propane-1,2-diyl(S)-dicarbamate

Into a 100 mL RBF, benzyl carbonochloridate (2.94 g, 17.22 mmol) wasadded dropwise to a stirred mixture of triethylamine (1.16 g, 11.48mmol) and tert-butyl (S)-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate (1.00 g, 5.74mmol) in DCM (20 ml) at room temperature. The reaction mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture wasdiluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×25 mL), dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1/10) to givethe title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 309. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃): 7.29-7.21 (m, 5H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 4.63-4.55 (m, 1H), 3.69-3.51(m, 1H), 3.25-3.18 (m, 1H), 1.35 (s, 8H), 1.06 (d, J=6.9 Hz 3 H).

Step B: (S)-benzyl (2-aminopropyl)carbamate 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

Into a 50 mL RBF, 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid (2 ml, 1.621 mmol) wasadded to a stirred mixture of benzyl tert-butylpropane-1,2-diyl(S)-dicarbamate (0.50 g, 1.621 mmol) in DCM (1 ml) atroom temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 1 hour. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum to give the titlecompound. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 209.

Step C: benzyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

Into a 50 mL RBF, 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (0.15 g, 1.160 mmol) wasadded to a stirred mixture of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (0.45 g, 0.580 mmol) in THF (20 ml) at room temperature. Thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Triethymine(2 ml), (S)-benzyl (2-aminopropyl)carbamate 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (0.15g, 0.870 mmol) was added to the reaction mixture at room temperature.The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature 2 hours and then itwas diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×30 mL), driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1/5) to givethe title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 982; ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃): δ 8.40-7.91 (m, 7H), 7.34-7.28 (m, 6H), 6.98-6.71 (m, 6H), 5.91(s, 2H), 5.19-5.12 (m, 2H), 4.21-4.13 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.89 (m, 1H), 3.77(s, 9 H), 3.68-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.31-3.28 (m, 2H), 0.91 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H).

Step D: Benzyl(S)-2-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propylcarbamate

Into a 50 three-necked RBF, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (0)(0.259 g, 0.224 mmol) was added to a stirred mixture of sodium carbonate(23.75 mg, 0.224 mmol), benzyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(0.22 g, 0.224 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(39.70 mg, 0.224 mmol) in dioxane/water (4/1) (12 ml) at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hoursunder nitrogen. The solids were filtered out. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with methanol/DCM (1/20) to give the titlecompound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 987; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ8.26(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.26(m, 5H), 6.94-6.90 (m, 5H), 6.82-6.75 (m, 6H), 5.75-5.12 (m, 2H),5.56-5.41 (m, 2H), 5.21-4.40 (m, 2H), 4.21-4.13 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.89 (m,1H), 3.76 (s, 9 H), 3.73 (s, 2H), 1.24 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H).

Step E:(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Into a 50 mL RBF, palladium hydroxide on carbon (49.80 mg, 0.071 mmol)was added to a stirred mixture of benzyl(S)-2-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propylcarbamate(0.14 g, 0.14 mmol) in MeOH (3 ml) at room temperature. The reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature overnight under hydrogen (2atm). The solid was filtered out and the filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to give the residue. 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid (2 ml, 0.094mmol) was added to the residue and the resulting mixture was stirred at80° C. After being stirred for 1 hour, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column: XBridge Shield RP18 OBD Column, 5 μM,19×150 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B:ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 0% B to 15% B in 15 min; 254/220nm. The collected fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuumto give the title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 493. ¹H NMR (300MHz, CD₃OD): 8.41 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.76-6.70 (m, 1H), 6.43-6.40 (m, 1H), 3.69-3.64 (m, 1H),2.86-2.78 (m, 2H), 1.11 (d, J =6.9Hz, 3H).

EXAMPLE 1874-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹—((R)-1-aminopropan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-benzyl tert-butyl propane-1,2-diyldicarbamate

Into a 100 mL RBF, benzyl carbonochloridate (5.87 g, 34.4 mmol) wasadded dropwise to a stirred mixture of triethylamine (5.23 g, 51.7mmol), (R)-tert-butyl 1-aminopropan-2-ylcarbamate (4.00 g,22.00 mmol) inDCM (20 ml) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 2 hours and then was diluted with water (50 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (2×25 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with ethylacetate/petroleum ether (1/10) to give the title compound as a solid.LCMS [M+H]⁺: 309. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 7.41-715 (m, 5H), 5.04 (s,2H), 4.63-4.55 (m, 1H), 3.69-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.25-3.18 (m, 1H), 1.35 (s,8H), 1.06 (d, J=6.9 Hz 3 H).

Step B: (R)-benzyl (2-aminopropyl)carbamate 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

Into a 50 mL RBF, 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid (2 ml) was added to astirred mixture of (R)-benzyl tert-butyl propane-1,2-diyldicarbamate(1.2 g,3.8 mmol) in DCM (1 ml) at room temperature. The reaction mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and then it was concentratedunder vacuum to the title compound as an oil. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 209.

Step C: benzyl(R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

Into a 50 mL RBF, 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (0.15 g, 1.160 mmol) wasadded to a stirred mixture of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (0.45 g, 0.580 mmol) in THF (20 ml) at room temperature. Thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.Triethylamine (2 mL), (R)-benzyl (2-aminopropyl)carbamate2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (0.15 g, 0.870 mmol) were added to the reactionmixture at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight, diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted withethyl acetate (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine (3×20 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleumether (1/5) to give the title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 982; ¹HNMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.23 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.88 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 4H),7.48-7.42 (m, 4H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 1H), 6.95-6.85 (m, 4H), 6.76-6.74 (m,4H), 5.81 (s, 2H), 5.21-5.12 (m, 2H), 4.21-4.13 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.89 (m,1H), 3.68-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.76 (s, 9 H), 0.95 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H).

Step D: benzyl(R)-(2-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

Into a 50 mL three-necked RBF, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (0)(0.25 g, 0.224 mmol) was added to a stirred mixture of sodium carbonate(23.75 mg, 0.224 mmol), benzyl(R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(0.22 g, 0.224 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(39.70 mg, 0.224 mmol) in 12 ml of dioxane/water (4/1) at roomtemperature. After the reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2hours under nitrogen, the solids were filtered out. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with methanol/DCM (1/20) to give the titlecompound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 987.

Step E:(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Into a 50 mL RBF, conc. HCl (10 mL) was added to a stirred mixture ofbenzyl(R)-(2-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(0.16 g, 0.162 mmol) in 20 ml of MeOH at room temperature. The reactionmixture was stirred at 80° C. overnight and then concentrated undervacuum to give the residue. The residue was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column, Column: XBridge Shield RP18 OBDColumn, 5 μM, 19×150 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol of NH₄HCO₃,Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 0% B to 15% B in 15min; 254/220 nm. The collected fractions were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to give the title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 493. ¹HNMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.42 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.00 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.76-6.70 (m, 1H), 6.50-6.42 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.71(m, 2H), 2.99-2.83 (m, 2H), 1.19 (d, J=9.0Hz, 3H).

EXAMPLE 188(2R)-2-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propanamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl(1-amino-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate

A solution of(R)-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoicacid (prepared in an analogous fashion as described in EXAMPLE 189, StepA starting from2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride and (R)-3-amino-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid;300 mg, 0.307 mmol), ammonia hydrochloride (65.6 mg, 1.227 mmol), HATU(175 mg, 0.460 mmol) and DIEA (0.107 ml, 0.614 mmol) in DMF (10 ml) wasstirred at ambient temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture wasquenched with water (30 mL), diluted with water (70 mL) and extractedwith ethyl acetate (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith water (3×10 mL) and brine (3×10 mL), dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to givethe title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 977.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl(1-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate

A solution of (R)-tert-butyl(1-amino-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate(300 mg, crude), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (36.2mg, 0.205 mmol), Pd(Ph₃P)₄ (237 mg, 0.205 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (21.7 mg,0.21 mmol) in 1,4-Dioxane (3 ml) and water (0.6 ml) was stirred at 80°C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum togive crude product. The residue was purified by silica gelchromatography, eluted with methanol/DCM (10/90). The combined organicfractions were concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 982.

Step C:(S)-2-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-phenylsulfonamido)-propanamide

A solution of (R)-tert-butyl(1-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate(200 mg, crude) and TFA (2 ml, 26.0 mmol) in DMC (10 ml) was stirred atambient temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentratedunder vacuum to give 150 mg crude of(R)-2-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)phenylsulfonamido)propanamide as an oil: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 762. This oil was added to 20 ml ofTFA and the resulting solution was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purifiedby Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X-Bridge BEH130 PrepC18 OBD Column 19×150 mm 5 μM 13 nm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmolof NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to25% B in 8 min; 254 nm. The collected fractions were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to give the title compound as a solid LCMS[M+1]⁺: 522. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆/D₂O, 400 MHZ): 8.22 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.93(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.59-6.55 (m, 1H), 6.13 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.64-3.53 (m, 1H), 3.35-3.30 (m, 1H), 3.21-3.16 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 189(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propanamide

Step A:(S)-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoicacid

A solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1-sulfonylchloride (1.5 g, 1.85 mmol),(S)-3-amino-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid (1.14 g, 5.56mmol) and TEA (0.77 ml, 5.56 mmol) in THF (15 ml) was stirred at ambienttemperature for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was quenched with water(40 mL), diluted with water (30 mL) and extracted with DCM (3×50 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with water (2×30 mL) and brine(2×30 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum and the residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography and eluted with methanol/DCM (1/10). Thecombined organic fractions were concentrated under reduced pressure togive the title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 978; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): δ 8.27-8.16 (m, 2H), 6.94-6.65 (m, 12H), 5.85-5.65 (m, 2H),5.60-5.48 (m, 1H), 4.5-3.5 (m, 15H), 1.44 (s, 9H).

Step B: (S)-tert-butyl(1-amino-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate

A solution of(S)-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoicacid (300 mg, 0.31 mmol), ammonia hydrochloride (65.6 mg, 1.23 mmol),HATU (175 mg, 0.46 mmol) and DIEA (0.11 ml, 0.61 mmol) in DMF (10 ml)was stirred at ambient temperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture wasquenched with water (30 mL), diluted with water (70 mL) and extractedwith ethyl acetate (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith water (2×30 mL) and brine (2×30 mL), dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to givethe title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 977; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): δ 8.32-8.15 (m, 2H), 7.00-6.74 (m, 12H), 5.85-5.75 (m, 2H),5.60-5.50 (m, 1H), 4.5-3.5 (m, 15H), 1.48 (s, 9H).

Step C: (S)-tert-butyl(1-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate

A solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-amino-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate(200 mg, 0.21 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(36.2 mg, 0.205 mmol), Pd(Ph₃P)₄ (237 mg, 0.205 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (21.70mg, 0.205 mmol) in 1,4-Dioxane (3 ml) and water (0.6 ml) was stirred at80° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuumand the residue was purified by silica gel chromatography, eluting withmethanol/DCM (10/90). The combined organic fractions were concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound as a solid. LCMS[M+H]⁺: 982

Step D:(S)-2-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propanamide

A solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate(160 mg, 0.163 mmol) and TFA (2 ml, 26.0 mmol) in DCM (10 ml) wasstirred at ambient temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum to give the title compound as an oil. LCMS[M+H]⁺: 762.

The solution of(S)-2-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)phenylsulfonamido)propanamide(120 mg, 0.158 mmol) in TFA (20 ml, 260 mmol) was stirred at 80° C. for1 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum to give crudeproduct. The product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: XBridge BEH130 Prep C18 OBD Column 19×150 mm 5 μM 13nm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN;Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to 25% B in 8 min; 254 nm. Thecollected fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuum to givethe title compound as a solid. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 977; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ 8.23 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (s,1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.50(brs, 1H), 6.14 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.66-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.36-3.31 (m, 1H),3.18-3.13 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1904-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((R)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

TEA (248 mg, in 0.2 ml THF) was added dropwise to a stirred solution of(R)-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoicacid (800 mg, 0.82 mmol) and isobutyl carbonochloridate (223 mg, 1.64mmol) in 6.0 ml of THF at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 2hours at room temperature, and then NaBH₄ (93 mg, 2.45 mmol) was addedat 0° C. After the resulting mixture was stirred for 2 hours at roomtemperature, it was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography, eluted with DCM/MeOH (20/1). Thecombined organic fractions were concentrated under reduced pressure togive the title compound as a foam: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 964.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

Pd(Ph₃P)₄ (27.0 mg, 0.023 mmol) was added to a stirred mixture of(R)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(210 mg, crude), and (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (83mg, 0.47 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (74.2 mg, 0.70 mmol) in1,4-Dioxane (3.0ml)/water (0.6 ml) at room temperature under Ar condition. After theresulting mixture was degassed twice, it was heated for 12 hours at 80°C. The resulting mixture was cooled to room temperature, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by Prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺:969.

Step C:(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

TFA (1.0 ml) was added dropwise to a stirred solution of (R)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(150 mg, crude) in 1.0 ml of DCM at 0° C. The reaction solution wasstirred for 2 hours at room temperature and then concentrated underreduced pressure to afford 110 mg crude of(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideas a foam: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 749. 2.0 ml TFA was added to this foam at roomtemperature. The resulting solution was stirred for 2 hours at 80° C.and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude was purified byPrep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column, Xbridge C18 , 19×150mm; mobile phase: water (0.05% NH₄HCO₃) and acetonitrile (hold 30%acetonitrile for 8 min, hold 100% for 2 min, down to 30% in 2 min);Detector, UV 220 and 254 nm. The collected fractions were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to give the title compound as a solid: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 509. ¹H NMR (MDOD, 400 MHZ): 7.62 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.21 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.00-5.90 (m, 1H), 5.62 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 2.78-2.75 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.40 (m, 1H), 2.30-2.20 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1914-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹—((S)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (S)-benzyl tert-butyl (3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

TEA (4.1 ml) was added dropwise to a stirred solution of(S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoicacid (5.0 g, 14.9 mmol) and isobutyl carbonochloridate (2.42 g, 17.7mmol) in THF (50.0 ml) at 0° C. The resulting solution was stirred for 1hour at room temperature, and then cooled to 0° C. and NaBH₄ (1.12 g,29.6 mmol) was added. After the resulting mixture was stirred for 2hours at room temperature, it was quenched with ice/water (100 ml),diluted with water (50 ml) and extracted with EA (3×80 ml). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (2×50 ml), dried over anhydroussodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum.The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography, eluted withDCM/MeOH (15/1). The combined organic fractions were concentrated underreduced pressure to give the title compound as a foam: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 325.¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.67 (m, 5H), 5.53-5.33 (m, 2H), 4.07 (brs,1H), 4.04-3.78 (m, 5H), 3.79-3.53 (m, 1H), 1.76 (brs, 9H), 1.38-1.16 (m,1H).

Step B: (S)-tert-butyl (1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

To a stirred mixture of Pd(OH)₂/C (0.46 g) in 20 ml MeOH, (S)-benzyltert-butyl (3-hydroxypropane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (2.1 g, 6.47 mmol) wasadded at ambient temperature. The resulting mixture was degassed withnitrogen 3 times and stirred under hydrogen (1.5 atm) for 12 hours atambient temperature. The mixture was filtered. The filter cake waswashed with methanol (3×20 ml). The combined organic layers wereconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography, eluted with DCM/methanol (4/3). The combined organicfractions were concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound as a foam: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 191. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ5.76-5.23 (m, 3H), 4.02-3.79 (m, 2H), 3.80-3.63 (m, 1H), 3.39-3.17 (m,1H), 1.44 (brs, 9H).

Step C: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

1-Chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (207 mg, 1.55 mmol) was added batchwise toa stirred solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (600 mg, 0.77 mmol) in THF (5.0 ml) at 0° C. After the resultingsolution was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature, (S)-tert-butyl(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate (294 mg, 1.55 mmol) was addedand followed by the addition of triethylamine (235 mg, 2.32 mmol)dropwise at 0° C. The resulting mixture was stirred for 1 hour at roomtemperature and then concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purifiedby silica gel chromatography, eluted with methanol/DCM (1/50). Thecombined organic fractions were concentrated under reduced pressure togive the title compound as a foam: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 963.

Step D: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

Pd(PPh₃)₄ (73.1 mg, 0.06 mmol) was added to a stirred mixture of(S)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(610 mg, 0.633 mmol) and (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(224 mg, 1.27 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (201 mg, 1.90 mmol) in1,4-Dioxane (5.0ml)/water (1.0 ml) at room temperature under Ar condition. The resultingmixture was heated for 12 hours at 80° C., and then cooled to roomtemperature, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by Prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to afford the titlecompound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 969.

Step E:(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

TFA (2.0 ml) was added dropwise to a stirred solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(300 mg, crude) in DCM (2.0 ml) at 0° C. The reaction solution wasstirred for 2 hours at room temperature, and then concentrated to affordcrude(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-N²-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideas a foam: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 749.

TFA (2.0 ml) was added to this foam and the resulting mixture was heatedfor 2 hours at 80° C. After the resulting mixture was cooled to roomtemperature, it was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column, XbridgeC18, 19×150 mm; mobile phase: water (0.05% NH₄HCO₃) and acetonitrile(hold 34% acetonitrile for 8 min, hold 100% for 2 min, down to 34% in 2min); Detector, UV 220 and 254 nm. The collected fractions were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to give the title compound as a solid:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 509. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 400 MHZ): δ 8.45 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),7.92 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),6.49 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.74-3.67 (m, 1H), 3.63 (m, 1H), 3.30-3.20 (m,3H).

EXAMPLE 1924-(3,4-disulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]thiazole-2-carboximidamide

Step A:5-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1,N1-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Into a 50-mL round-bottom flask purged and maintained with an inertatmosphere of argon, was placed a solution of5-iodo-N1,N1-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(1 g, 1.01 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂CH₂Cl₂ (0.16 g, 0.20 mmol) and(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.393 g, 2.024 mmol) indioxane (10 mL). This was followed by the addition of sodium carbonate(0.32 g, 3.04 mmol) in water (1.5 mL) at ambient temperature. After theresulting mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under argon, it wascooled to 20° C. and then quenched with water (50 mL), extracted withethyl acetate (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. Thefiltrate was evaporated under reduced pressure and the residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography, eluted with EA/DCM (2/3) to givethe title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 813.0; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.55 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 2H),7.53-7.51 (m, 3H), 6.93 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 5H), 6.83 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 5H), 6.76(d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 6.64 (br, 1H), 6.48 (br, 1H), 5.67 (s, 2H), 4.04-3.96(m, 4H), 3.73 (s, 6H), 3.69 (s, 3H).

Step B:5-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1,N1-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Into a 25-mL round-bottom flask purged and maintained with an inertatmosphere of argon, was placed a solution of tert-butyl nitrite (81 mg,0.79 mmol) and copper (II) bromide (0.13 g, 0.59 mmol) in acetonitrile(2 ml). This was followed by the addition of5-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1,N1-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(0.40 g, 0.49 mmol) in acetonitrile (5 mL) at 0° C. The resultingmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 16 hours under argon, and then thereaction was quenched with water (30 mL) and extracted with EA (3×30mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×70 mL), driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was evaporatedunder reduced pressure and the residue was purified by silica gelchromatography, eluted with EA/PE (2/3) to give the title compound as asolid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 878 ; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.72 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=8.4 Hz,7H), 6.82 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 5H), 6.71 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 5.99 (s, 2H),5.47-05.45 (m, 2H), 4.31-4.05 (m, 4H), 3.77 (s, 6H), 3.75 (s, 3H).

Step C:5-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1,N1-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Into a 25-mL round-bottom flask purged and maintained with an inertatmosphere of argon, was placed a solution of5-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1,N1-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(0.40 g, 0.39 mmol) and copper(I) cyanide (0.10 g, 1.16 mmol) in DMSO (4mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 6 hours underargon. The reaction was quenched with water (30 mL), extracted with EA(3×30 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×70 mL),dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate wasevaporated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified by silicagel chromatography, eluted with EA/PE (2/3) to give the title compoundas a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 823.0; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.74 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.15-6.95 (m,8H), 6.82-6.68 (m, 5H), 6.57-6.55 (m, 1H), 5.99-5.94 (m, 2H), 5.41 (brs,2H), 4.31-4.05 (m, 4H), 3.77 (s, 6H), 3.74 (s, 3H).

Step D:4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-sulfamoylphenyl)benzo[d]thiazole-2-carboximidamide

Into a 25-mL round-bottom flask purged and maintained with an inertatmosphere of argon, was placed a solution of5-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1,N1-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(0.15 g, 0.18 mmol) in MeOH (3 mL) and THF (0.5 mL). This was followedby the addition of sodium methanolate (0.02 mL, 0.02 mmol) at ambienttemperature. The resulting mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 hourunder argon, and then was followed by the addition of NH₄Cl (0.98 g,1.82 mmol) at ambient temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred at40° C. for 16 hours under argon. The reaction was quenched with water(50 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfateand filtered. The filtrate was evaporated under reduced pressure and theresidue was purified by Prep-TLC, eluted with EA/PE (5/1) to give thetitle compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 840; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ8.74 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.05-6.88 (m, 9H), 6.79-6.76 (m, 5H), 6.70-6.67 (m, 2H), 6.52 (brs, 1H),5.39 (brs, 2H), 4.85-4.61 (m, 1H), 4.25-4.23 (m, 3H), 3.77 (s, 6H), 3.74(s, 3H), 3.73-3.65 (m, 2H).

Step E:4-(3,4-disulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)benzo[d]thiazole-2-carboximidamide

Into a 25-mL round-bottom flask, was placed a solution of4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-sulfamoylphenyl)benzo[d]thiazole-2-carboximidamide(0.80 g, 0.10 mmol) in TFA (3 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at80° C. for 1 hour. The solvent was evaporated and the residue waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: Column:XBridge BEM 30 Prep C18 OBD Column 19×150 mm 5 μM 13 nm; Mobile Phase A:water with 10 mmol of NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: MeCN; Flow rate: 20mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 15% B in 8 min; RT: 5.0 Min; 254/220 nm. Thecollected fractions were combined and concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 480.0; ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.47 (br, 3H), 8.32 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (br, 2H), 7.48 (t, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.35 (br, 2H), 7.07 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1934-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(300 mg, 0.349 mmol) in dioxane (6 ml) and water (2 ml) was added Na₂CO₃(148 mg, 1.396 mmol) (1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (141 mg,0.872 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (51.0 mg, 0.070 mmol) with stirring at roomtemperature. The resulting mixture was warmed to 80° C. and stirredovernight. After the reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature,it was diluted with water (15 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×15mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×30 mL), driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography 20 g,eluted with EtOAc/petroleum ether (1/2) to afford the title compound asa solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 950.

Step B:(R)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylatein DCM (5 ml) was added TFA (1 ml) with stirring at room temperature.The resulting mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 1hour then concentrated under vacuum to afford an oil. To the oil wasadded TFA (5 ml) with stirring at room temperature. The resultingsolution was warmed to 80° C. and stirred for 1 hour. The solution wasconcentrated under vacuum and the residue was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column: XBridge C18 OBD Prep Column, 100 Å, 5μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol of NH₄HCO₃, MobilePhase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 30% B in 8 min;254 nm. The collected fractions were combined and concentrated undervacuum to give the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 490; ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO): δ 9.76 (s, 1H), 8.58-5.55 (m, 1H), 8.12-8.09 (m, 1H),7.81-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.41 (m, 1H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 4.16-4.11 (m, 1H),3.41-3.14 (m, 4H), 2.21-1.94 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 194(R)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl3-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of (R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(250 mg, 0.260 mmol) in dioxane (2.7 ml)/water (0.3 ml) were added5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine (143 mg,0.651 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (83 mg, 0.781 mmol) and PdCl₂(dppf) (57.2 mg, 0.078mmol) at ambient temperature. The flask was degassed with nitrogen threetimes. The reaction mixture was irradiated with microwave radiation at130° C. for 0.5 hour under an atmosphere of nitrogen. The reactionmixture was quenched with water (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate(3×15 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×15 mL)and brine (3×15 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH (1:10) to give thetitle compound as a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 926;

Step B:(R)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of (R)-tert-butyl3-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(140 mg, 0.151 mmol) in DCM (3 ml) was added TFA (1.00 ml) with stirringat 0° C. The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature andstirred for 1 hour. The reaction solution was filtered and the solventwas evaporated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added TFA (4mL) and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The mixture wasevaporated under reduced pressure. The product was purified by Prep-HPLCwith the following conditions: Column: X Select CSH Prep C18 OBD Column,5 μM, 19*150 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, MobilePhase B: MeCN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 35% B in 8 min;254/220 nm. The collected fractions were combined and concentrated undervacuum to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M−H]⁺: 464. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, MeOD): δ 8.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.03-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.71(m, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.81 (m, 1H), 4.29-4.23 (m,1H),3.45-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.33-3.30 (m, 2H), 2.30-2.21 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.98(m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 195(S)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (S)-tert-butyl3-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of (S)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(REFERENCE EXAMPLE 72, 2 g, 2.084 mmol) in dioxane (9 ml)/water (3 ml)was added 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine(0.917 g, 4.17 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.663 g, 6.25 mmol) and PdCl₂(dppf) (0.305g, 0.417 mmol) at ambient temperature. The flask was evacuated andbackfilled with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was strringat 80° C. for 16 hours under an atmosphere of nitrogen. The reactionmixture was quenched with water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate(3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×100mL) and brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue wasapplied onto silica gel column chromatography with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH (1:10) toafford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 926

Step B:(S)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of (S)-tert-butyl3-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(150 mg, 0.162 mmol) in DCM (3 ml) was added TFA (1.00 ml) with stirringat 0° C. The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature andstirred for 1 hour. The reaction solution was filtered and the solventwas evaporated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added TFA (4ml) and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The mixture wasevaporated under reduced pressure. The product was purified by Prep-HPLCwith the following conditions: Column: X Bridge BEH130 Prep C18 OBDColumn 19×150 mm 5 μM 13 nm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃,Mobile Phase B: MeCN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to 20% B in 8min; 254 nm. The collected fractions were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M−H]⁺: 464.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.20 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.74 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 6.68-6.67 (m, 1H), 6.15-6.13 (m, 1H), 5.99-5.96(brs, 2H), 4.08-4.02 (m, 1H), 3.30-3.22 (m, 2H), 3.19-3.10 (m, 2H),2.08-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.80 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 196N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl2-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethylcarbamate

To a solution of (S)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(250 mg, 0.260 mmol) in dioxane (2.7ml)/water (0.300 ml) was added5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine (115 mg,0.521 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (83 mg, 0.781 mmol) and PdCl₂(dppf) (38.1 mg, 0.052mmol) at ambient temperature. The flask was evacuated and backfilledwith nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was irradiated withmicrowave radiation at 80° C. for 3 hours under an atmosphere ofnitrogen. The reaction mixture was quenched with water (50 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (3×15 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with water (3×15 mL) and brine (3×15 mL), dried over anhydroussodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum.The residue was applied onto silica gel column chromatography withMeOH/CH₂Cl₂ (1:10) to give the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺:900.

Step B:N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(150 mg, 0.167 mmol) in DCM (3 ml) was added TFA (1.00 ml) with stirringat 0° C. The resulting solution was warmed to room temperature andstirred for 1 hour. The reaction solution was filtered and the solventwas evaporated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added TFA (4ml) and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The mixture wasevaporated under reduced pressure. The product was purified by Prep-HPLCwith the following conditions: Column: X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column, 100Å, 5 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃,Mobile Phase B: MeCN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to 20% B in 8min; 254 nm. The collected fractions were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 440.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.18 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.53-7.52 (m, 1H), 6.71-6.68 (m, 1H), 6.15-6.13 (m, 1H), 5.99 (brs,1H), 3.20-3.17 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.93 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 1974-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹—(S)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: 1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid

4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (5.16 g,20.30 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (1.485 g, 2.030 mmol) and potassium acetate(2.99 g, 30.5 mmol) were added to a stirred mixture of4-bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole (2 g, 10.15 mmol) in dioxane (10 ml) andthe mixture was degassed 3 times with N₂. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 80° C. overnight. The resulting mixture was cooled to roomtemperature, diluted with ethyl acetate (50 mL), washed with brine (3×30mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The solvent wasevaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel chromatography, eluting with MeOH/AcOH togive the title compound as an oil: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 163; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.26 (s, 1H), 8.07-8.04 (m, 1H), 7.91-7.89 (m, 1H),7.53-7.49 (m, 1H).

Step B: (S)-tert-butyl3-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

(S)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(300 mg, 0.313 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (45.7 mg, 0.063 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (99mg, 0.938 mmol) were added to a stirred mixture of(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (152 mg, 0.938 mmol) in dioxane(10 ml) and water (2.5 ml). The reaction mixture was degassed 3 timeswith N₂, and stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours. The mixture was cooled,diluted with ethyl acetate (30 mL), washed with brine (3×20 mL), driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the solvent was evaporated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel chromatography, eluting with EA/PE (30-90%) to give the titlecompound as a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 950.

Step C:(S)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

(S)-tert-butyl3-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(220 mg, 0.232 mmol) was added to DCM (3 ml) and TFA (1 ml) at 0° C. andthe solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reactionsolution was evaporated under reduced pressure. To the residue was addedTFA (4 ml) and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. Thereaction solution was evaporated under reduced pressure. The crudeproduct was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column:XBridge C18 OBD Prep Column, 100 Å, 5 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A:water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: MeCN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 5% B to 30% B in 8 min; 254 nm. The collected fractions wereconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS[M+H]⁺: 490; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.71 (s, 1H), 8.54 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.77 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.38 (m, 1H),6.97-6.94 (m, 1H), 4.17-4.10 (m, 1H), 3.38-3.26 (m, 2H), 3.18-3.11 (m,2H), 2.14-2.06 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.87 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 198N¹-(3-aminopropyl)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:3-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

3-Iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(1 g, 1.142 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (0.167 g, 0.228 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (0.363g, 3.43 mmol) were added to a stirred mixture of(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.555 g, 3.43 mmol) in dioxane(10 ml) and water (2.5 ml). The mixture was evacuated and backfilled 3times with N₂, and stirred at 80° C. for 6 hours. The mixture wascooled, diluted with ethyl acetate (30 mL), washed with brine (3×20 mL),dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and the solvent was evaporated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica-gel chromatography, elutedwith EA/PE (30-90%) to give the title compound as a solid.: LCMS [M+H]⁺:866.

Step B:4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

TBAF (1M in THF) (3.00 ml, 3.00 mmol) was added to a stirred mixture of3-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(650 mg, 0.750 mmol) in THF (10 ml) at 0° C. After the resulting mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 1 hour, it was diluted with ethyl acetate (30mL), washed with saturated aqueous KHSO₄ (5×30 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, then filtered. The filtrate was evaporated under reducedpressure to give the title compound, which was used for the next stepdirectly without further purification: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 766.

Step C: tert-butyl(3-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

tert-butyl (3-aminopropyl)carbamate (150 mg, 0.862 mmol) and Et₃N (0.160ml, 1.149 mmol) were added to a stirred, mixture of4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (220 mg, 0.287 mmol) in THF (20 ml) at 0° C. The resulting mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 5 minutes and then NCS (77 mg, 0.575 mmol) wasadded. After the resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 16 hours, itwas diluted with ethyl acetate (40 mL), washed with brine (3×30 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was evaporatedunder reduced pressure and the residue was purified by silica-gelchromatography, eluted with EA/PE (0-80%) to give the title compound asa solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 938.

Step D:N¹-(3-aminopropyl)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

tert-butyl3-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propylcarbamate(220 mg, 0.235 mmol) was added to DCM (3 ml) and TFA (1 ml) at 0° C. andthe solution was stirred at room temp. for 1 hour. The reaction solutionwas evaporated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added TFA (4ml) and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The reactionsolution was evaporated under reduced pressure. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: XBridge C18OBD Prep Column, 100 Å, 5 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: MeCN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient:5% B to 30% B in 8 min; 254 nm. The collected fractions wereconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS[M+H]⁺: 478; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.75 (s, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.37 (m, 1H),6.95-6.93 (m, 1H), 3.14-3.11 (m, 2H), 2.79-2.85 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.80 (m,2H).

EXAMPLE 199N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(2-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(300 mg, 0.321 mmol) in dioxane (6 ml) and water (2 ml) was added Na₂CO₃(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ with stirring atroom temp. The resulting mixture was warmed to 80° C. and stirredovernight. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature,diluted with water (10 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×20 mL), dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum to afford a residue. The residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography 20 g, eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether(1/1) to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 924.

Step B:N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamatein DCM (2 ml) was added TFA (0.5 ml) with stirring at room temperature.After the resulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour,it was concentrated under vacuum to afford an oil. To the oil was addedTFA (2 ml) with stirring at room temperature. The resulted solution waswarmed to 80° C. and stirred for 1 hour. The resulting solution wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford a residue. The residue was purifiedby Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: XBridge BEH130 PrepC18 OBD Column 19×150 mm 5 μM 13 nm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmolNH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to25% B in 8 min; 254 nm. The collected fractions were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to give the title compound as a solid: LCMS[M+H]⁺: 464; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 9.43 (s, 1H), 8.70 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 8.10-8.08 (m, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.25-7.24 (m, 1H), 3.46-3.41 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.20 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 200N¹-((1r,3r)-3-aminocyclobutyl)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl((1r,3r)-3-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)cyclobutyl)carbamate

tert-Butyl ((1R,3R)-3-aminocyclobutyl)carbamate (107 mg, 0.575 mmol) andEt₃N (0.160 ml, 1.149 mmol) were added to a stirred, cooled 0° C.mixture of4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (0.19 mmol) in THF (10 ml) and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for5 minutes. To the resulting reaction mixture, NCS (77 mg, 0.575 mmol)was added, and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 16 hours. Themixture was cooled, diluted with ethyl acetate (30 mL), washed withbrine (3×30 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The solventwas evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel Isolute Flash Si; 10 g prepacked,eluting with EA/PE (0-80%) to give the title compound as a solid.: LCMS[M+H]⁺: 950.

Step B:N¹-((1r,3r)-3-aminocyclobutyl)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

tert-butyl((1R,3R)-3-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)cyclobutyl)carbamate(230 mg, 0.242 mmol) was added to DCM (3 ml) and TFA (1 ml) at 0° C. andthe solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reactionsolution was evaporated under reduced pressure. To the residue was addedTFA (4 ml) and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. Thereaction solution was evaporated under reduced pressure. The crudeproduct was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column:XBridge BEH130 Prep C18 OBD Column 19×150 mm 5 μM 13 nm; Mobile Phase A:water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: MeCN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 3% B to 23% B in 8 min; 254 nm. The collected fractions wereconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS[M+H]⁺: 490; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD): δ 9.43 (s, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 1H),7.26 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.45-4.41 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.83 (m, 1H), 2.59-2.47(m, 4H).

EXAMPLE 201(S)—N¹-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-Butyl (S)-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of (S)-2-amino-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoicacid (888 mg, 4.35 mmol) in THF (1.67E+04 μl), was added a solution ofBH₃.THF (13 mL, 13.04 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 70° C.for 1 hour and then cooled to room temp. The reaction was quenched bydropwise addition of MeOH, and the mixture was stirred with CELITE andthen filtered. The filtrates were concentrated to dryness. The residuewas redissolved in MeOH, passed through an Agilent scx ion exchangecartridge. The cartridge was washed with ammonia MeOH solution. Theeluents were concentrated to give an oil, which was lypholized fromCH₃CN/water to give tert-butyl (S)-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate.

Step B: tert-Butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (4.25 g, 5.48 mmol) was dissolved in THF (54.8 ml) and cooled to 0°C. NCS (1.464 g, 10.96 mmol) was added as solid. The mixture was kept at0° C. for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was used directly for the nextstep. To 18 mL of the above reaction mixture was added (S)-tert-butyl(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (381 mg, 2.002 mmol) and DIEA (699μl, 4.00 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temp. under N₂ for 12hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated and redissolved in MeOH,and purified by column chromatography (0-70% EtOAc/Hexane) to give thetitle compounds. LC-MS [M+H]⁺: 964.5.

Step C: tert-Butyl(S)-(2-((4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(S)-(2-((4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid (127 mg, 0.656 mmol),tert-butyl((S)-2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(527 mg, 0.547 mmol), sodium carbonate (116 mg, 1.094 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂(40.0 mg, 0.055 mmol) were placed in a reaction vial. Dioxane (4101 μl)and water (1367 μl) were added. The reaction mixture was degassed andheated at 80° C. for 12 hours. The reaction mixture was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (0-15% meOH/EtOAc) to give the titlecompounds. LC-MS [M+H]⁺: 986.7.

Step D:(S)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

(S)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamidewas prepared in a similar fashion to the synthesis of4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(EXAMPLE 161, Step C) from tert-butyl(S)-(2-((4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(S)-(2-((4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate.LC-MS [M+H]⁺: 526.4.

EXAMPLE 202(R)—N¹-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

(R)—N¹-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamidewas prepared in an analogous way to(S)—N¹-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(EXAMPLE 201) by using(R)-2-amino-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid. LC-MS [M+H]⁺:526.4.

EXAMPLE 2034-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N¹-(2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared in an analogous way to EXAMPLES 85-127by using tert-butyl (2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethyl)carbamate. LC-MS [M+H]⁺:540.

EXAMPLE 2042-amino-N-(2-aminoethyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-5′-sulfamoyl-6′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-3-carboxamide

Step A: methyl2-amino-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzoate

To a solution of methyl 2-amino-3-bromobenzoate (15 g, 65.2 mmol) indioxane (150 ml) was added 2nd Generation PCy₃ catalyst (11.55 g, 19.56mmol), 4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (33.1g, 130 mmol) and potassium acetate (19.20 g, 196 mmol) with stirring atroom temperature. The mixture was evacuated and backfilled with nitrogen3 times and stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixture wascooled to ambient temperature, diluted with water (200 mL) and extractedwith ethyl acetate (3×200 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (3×500 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum and the residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography 120 g, eluted with EtOAc/petroleumether (1/20) to afford the title compound as an oil: ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃): δ 7.97 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 6.58-6.53 (m,1H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 1.34 (s, 12H).

Step B: methyl2-amino-5′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-6′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-3-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(850 mg, 0.910 mmol) in dioxane (20 ml) and water (7 ml) was addedPd(PPh₃)₄ (210 mg, 0.182 mmol), methyl2-amino-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzoate (757 mg,2.73 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (289 mg, 2.73 mmol) with stirring at roomtemperature. The resulting mixture was warmed to 80° C. and stirredovernight. The reaction mixture was cooled down to ambient temperature,diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×100 mL), driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography and eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether(1/1) to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 957.

Step C:2-amino-5′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-6′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-3-carboxylicacid

To a solution of methyl2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate(600 mg, 0.627 mmol) in THF (3.00 ml) and MeOH (3 ml) was added sodiumhydroxide with stirring at room temperature. The resulting solution waswarmed to room temperature and stirred overnight. The pH value of theaction solution was adjusted to 4 with hydrochloric acid (20%). Themixture was filtered and the filtrate was washed with water to givecrude title compound as a solid, which was used in the next reactionwithout further purification. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 943.

Step D: tert-butylN-[2-({[(4-{2-amino-3-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)carbamoyl]phenyl}-2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-{3}-oxidane]sulfinyl}amino)ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid (500 mg, 0.530 mmol), HATU (302 mg, 0.795 mmol) and tert-butyl(2-aminoethyl)carbamate (340 mg, 2.121 mmol) in DMF (2 ml) was addedDIEA (0.139 ml, 0.795 mmol) with stirring at 0° C. The resultingsolution was degassed with nitrogen 3 times and then was warmed to 0° C.and stirred for 4 hours. The reaction solution was cooled to ambienttemperature, diluted with water (5 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate(3×10 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×20 mL),dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography, eluted with EtOAc/isohexane (1/1) to afford thetitle compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 1085.

Step E:2-amino-N-(2-aminoethyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-({[(4-{2-amino-3-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)carbamoyl]phenyl}-2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentan-3-yl]phenyl)-{3}-oxidane]sulfinyl}amino)ethyl]carbamate(300 mg, 0.276 mmol) in DCM (5 ml) was added TFA (1 ml) with stirring atroom temperature. The resulting mixture was warmed to room temperatureand stirred for 1 hour. The solution was concentrated under vacuum. Tothe residue was added TFA (5 ml) with stirring at room temperature. Theresulting solution was warmed to 80° C. and stirred for 1 hour. Thesolution was concentrated under vacuum to afford a residue. The productwas purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: XBridgePrep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm 10 μM; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmolNH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: MeCN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to30% B in 8 min; 254/220 nm. The collected fractions were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to give the title compound. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 525;¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 8.64 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.85 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 6.39-6.97 (m, 1H),3.73-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.66 (m, 2H), 3.21-3.18 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2053-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-(((3R,4R)-3-amino-4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(((3R,4R)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)carbamate

Triethylamine (0.15 mL, 1.02 mmol), tert-butyl((3R,4R)-4-fluoropiperidin-3-yl)carbamate (149 mg, 0.681 mmol) and1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (91 mg, 0.681 mmol) were added to astirred, cooled 0° C. solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (300 mg, 0.341 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) and the mixture was stirred at0° C. for 30 minutes. The mixture was diluted with water (30 mL) andextracted with DCM (2×30 mL). The combined organic fractions were washedwith brine, dried (MgSO₄), filtered and the solvent was evaporated underreduced pressure. LC/MS [M+H]+: 1097.

Step B:3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-(((3R,4R)-3-amino-4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

To tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(((3R,4R)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)carbamate(222 mg, 0.202 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (2 mL) at RT was added anisole (0.2 mL,1.83 mmol) and TFA (2 mL, 28.3 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirredfor 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated. The residue wasredissolved in toluene and MeOH, and concentrated again. The residue wasplaced on high vacuum for 4 hours and redissolved in anisole (0.2 mL)and TFA (2 mL) at RT and stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. The reactionmixture was concentrated. The residue was purified by preparativeRP-HPLC (C-18), eluting with Acetonitrile/Water+0.1% NH4OH to give thetitle compound as a solid after lyophilization overnight. LC/MS [M+H]+:537.

EXAMPLE 2064-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(morpholin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared in an analogous fashion to thatdescribed for3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-(((3R,4R)-3-amino-4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide,starting from2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and commercially available tert-butyl3-(aminomethyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate. LC/MS [M+H]+: 535

EXAMPLE 2074-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(azetidin-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared in an analogous fashion to thatdescribed for3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-(((3R,4R)-3-amino-4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide,starting from2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and commercially available tert-butyl2-(aminomethyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate. LC/MS [M+H]+: 505.

EXAMPLE 208(S)-3-amino-N-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)butanamide

Step A: tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-sulfamoylphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)carbamate

Triethylamine (0.351 g, 3.47 mmol) and ammonia (0.496 mL, 3.47 mmol)were added to a stirred solution of starting material2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (1.02 g, 1.158 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) at 0° C. and1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (0.340 g, 2.55 mmol) was added. Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hour. The mixture was diluted withwater (30 mL) and extracted with DCM (2×25 mL). The residue was purifiedby column chromatography on silica gel 24 g, eluting withHeptane/Ethanol from 0-40% in 30 min to give the desired product as asolid after concentration. LC/MS [M+H]+: 896.

Step B: tert-butyl(S)-(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(N-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butanoyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)carbamate

N1-((ethylimino)methylene)-N3,N3-dimethylpropane-1,3-diaminehydrochloride (141 mg, 0.738 mmol) and N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (30.1mg, 0.246 mmol) were added to a stirred solution of(S)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butanoic acid (50 mg, 0.246 mmol) indimethylformamide (2 mL) at room temperature and the mixture was stirredat 60° C. for 1 hour. The mixture was cooled down to RT. tert-butyl(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-sulfamoylphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)carbamate(110 mg, 0.123 mmol) was added to the reaction and stirred for 15minutes before adding DBU in dry THF. The reaction was stirredovernight. The mixture was diluted with water (30 mL) and the mixturewas extracted with ethyl acetate (2×30 mL). The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel 12 g, eluting with EtOAc/isohexanefrom 0-100% in 30 min to give the desired product as a solid afterconcentration. LC/MS [M+H]+: 1081.

Step C:(S)-3-amino-N-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonyl)butanamide

To tert-butyl(S)-(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(N-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butanoyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)carbamate(112 mg, 0.104 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (2 mL) at RT was added anisole (0.2 mL,1.83 mmol) and TFA (2 mL, 26 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated. The residue wasredissolved in toluene and MeOH, and concentrated again. The residue wasplaced on high vacuum for 4 hours and redissolved in anisole (0.2 mL)and TFA (2 mL) at RT and stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. The residue waspurified by preparative RP-HPLC (C-18), eluting withAcetonitrile/Water+0.1% NH4OH to give the title compound as a solidafter lyophilization overnight. LC/MS [M+H]+: 521.

EXAMPLE 209(R)-4-(2-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

TEA (0.100 mL, 0.720 mmol) and (R)-(+)-1-boc-3-aminopyrrolidine (0.122mL, 0.720 mmol) were added to a stirred solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid, (202 mg, 0.240 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) at 0° C. and the mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 30 minutes. The mixture was diluted with water (40mL), extracted with ethyl acetate (2×50 mL). The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel 12 g, eluting with heptane/ethanolto give the desired product as foam after concentration. LC/MS [M+H]+:1026.

Step B:(R)-4-(2-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(220 mg, 0.214 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (2 mL) at RT was added anisole (0.2 mL,1.83 mmol) and TFA (2 mL, 28.3 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirredfor 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated. The residue wasredissolved in toluene and MeOH, and concentrated again. The residue wasredissolved in anisole (0.2 mL) and TFA (2 mL) at RT and stirred at 80°C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated. The residue waspurified by preparative RP-HPLC (C-18), eluting withacetonitrile/water+0.1% NH4OH to give the title compound as a solidafter lyophilization overnight. LC/MS [M+H]+: 466.

EXAMPLES 210-216 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for(R)-4-(2-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(EXAMPLE 209) using2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid, prepared as described above and the indicated right hand sideprotected amines, which were prepared as described herein, or which wereavailable from commercial sources.

EX Right Side LC/MS NO Structure Name Amine [M + H]⁺ 210

4-(2-aminopyridin- 3-yl)-N1-(1,3- diaminopropan-2- yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide

469 211

N1-(1-amino-2- methylpropan-2-yl)- 4-(2-aminopyridin- 3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide

468 212

(R)-N1-(1-amino- propan-2-yl)-4- (2-aminopyridin-3- yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide

554 213

(S)-4-(2- aminopyridin- 3-yl)-N1-(2,3- diaminopropyl)-3- (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide

469 214

(R)-N1-(2-amino- 3-hydroxypropyl)- 4-(2-amino- pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide

470 215

(R)-N1-(1-amino- 3-hydroxypropan- 2-yl)-4-(2- aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide

470 216

N1-((1S)-2-amino- cyclopropyl)-4-(2- aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide

452

EXAMPLE 217N¹-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(5-(4-(N-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)carbamate

Triethylamine (0.15 ml, 1.09 mmol), 2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethanamine (81mg, 0.732 mmol) and DMAP (44.7 mg, 0.366 mmol) were added to a stirredsolution of starting material2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (308 mg, 0.366 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ at 0° C.1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (107 mg, 0.805 mmol) was then added andthe mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 45 minutes. The mixture was dilutedwith water (40 mL), extracted with EtOAc (2×30 mL). The combined organicphases were washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel 12 g, eluting with Heptane/Ethanol, 0-60% in 40 minutes togive the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 951.

Step B:N1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

1,4-dimethoxybenzene (129 mg, 0.936 mmol) and TFA (2 mL, 26.0 mmol) wereadded to a stirred solution of tert-butyl(5-(4-(N-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)carbamate(89 mg, 0.094 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) at RT and the mixture was stirredat RT for 2 hours. The mixture was concentrated. The residue was used asis for next step. LC/MS [M+H]+: 731.

Step C:N1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

1,4-dimethoxybenzene (111 mg, 0.804 mmol) and TFA (3 mL, 38.9 mmol) wereadded to a stirred solution ofN1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(68.4 mg, 0.094 mmol) at RT and the mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2hours. The mixture was concentrated. The residue was purified bypreparative RP-HPLC (C-18), eluting with Acetonitrile/Water+0.05% NH₃ togive the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 491.

EXAMPLE 218N¹-(2-(1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was made in an analogous fashion to that describedforN¹-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamidefrom2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid. The corresponding right hand side amine,2-(1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-amine was available from commercial sources.LC/MS [M+H]+: 491.

EXAMPLE 219(R)-4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A. tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The mixture of (R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (588 mg, 0.613 mmol),5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-3-amine (337 mg,1.531 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (195 mg, 1.838 mmol) and1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(ii)dichloridedichloromethane complex (100 mg, 0.123 mmol) in dioxane (3 mL) and water(0.7 mL) was degassed with N₂ for 10 minutes. The resulting mixture washeated at 95° C. for 16 hours. This reaction was filtered and extractedwith EtOAc (2×50 mL), organic phase was dried (MgSO₄), and concentrated.The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel 12 g,eluting with Heptane/Ethanol, 0-50% in 25 minutes to give the titlecompound as a solid. LC/MS [M+H]+: 926.

Step B.(R)-4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Anisole (0.3 mL, 2.75 mmol) and TFA (3 mL, 38.9 mmol) were added to astirred solution of (R)-tert-butyl3-(4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(377 mg, 0.407 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) at RT and the mixture was stirredat RT for 90 minutes. The mixture was concentrated and used as is. LC/MS[M+H]+: 585.

Step C.(R)-4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Anisole (0.3 mL, 2.75 mmol) and TFA (4 mL, 0.406 mmol) were added to astirred solution of(R)-4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(238 mg, 0.406 mmol) in TFA at RT and the mixture was stirred at 80° C.for 90 minutes. The mixture was concentrated. The residue was purifiedby preparative RP-HPLC (C-18), eluting with Acetonitrile/Water+0.05%NH₃, 0-30% to give the title compound as solid after lyophilizationovernight. LC/MS [M+H]+: 466.

EXAMPLE 220(R)-4-(2-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was made in an analogous fashion to that describedfor(R)-4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamidefrom (R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.The corresponding left hand side boronic acid,(2-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)boronic acid was available fromcommercial sources. LC/MS [M+H]+: 535.

EXAMPLE 221(R)—N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A. tert-butyl(R)-(2-((4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

(R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(REFERENCE EXAMPLE 69, 315 mg, 0.332 mmol),5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-3-amine (146 mg,0.665 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (106 mg, 0.997 mmol),1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(ii)dichloridedichloromethane complex (54.3 mg, 0.066 mmol) were added to a 100 mL RBFin dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.5 mL) at RT and the mixture was stirredat 90° C. overnight. The mixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc,extracted with EtOAc (2×50 mL). The combined organic fractions werewashed with brine (60 mL), dried (MgSO₄), filtered and the solvent wasevaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel 12 g, eluting with Heptane/Ethanol, 0-50%in 30 minutes to give product after concentration. LC/MS [M+H]+: 914.

Step B.(R)—N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Anisole (0.2 mL, 1.831 mmol) and TFA (2 mL, 26.0 mmol) were added to astirred solution of starting material (R)-tert-butyl(2-(4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(240 mg, 0.263 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) at RT and the mixture was stirredat RT for 1 hour. The mixture was concentrated and used as is for nextstep. LC/MS [M+H]+: 694.

Step C.(R)—N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Anisole (0.2 mL, 1.831 mmol) and TFA (2 mL, 26.0 mmol) were added to astirred solution of(R)—N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(5-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(182 mg, 0.263 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ at RT and the mixture was stirred at RTfor 1 hour. The mixture was concentrated. The residue was purified bypreparative RP-HPLC (C-18), eluting with Acetonitrile/Water+0.05% NH₃,0-30% in 10 minutes to give the product as a solid. LC/MS [M+H]+: 454.

EXAMPLE 222(S)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(3-aminopyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A. tert-butyl(S)-(3-((4-(3-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

tert-butyl2-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate(250 mg, 0.747 mmol) and sodium carbonate (119 mg, 1.120 mmol) andPd(dppf)Cl₂ (61.0 mg, 0.075 mmol) were added to a stirred solution of(S)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(REFERENCE EXAMPLE 75, 360 mg, 0.373 mmol) in dioxane (2 mL) and water(0.5 mL) at RT and the mixture was degased for 10 minutes and thenstirred at 90° C. overnight. The mixture was diluted with water (50 mL)and extracted with EtOAc (2×50 mL). The combined organic phases werewashed with brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silicagel 12 g, eluting with Heptane/Ethanol, 0-90% in 30 min to give titlecompound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 930.

Step B.(S)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(3-aminopyridin-4-yl)-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

1,4-dimethoxybenzene (322 mg, 2.330 mmol) and TFA (2 mL, 26.0 mmol) wereadded to a stirred solution of tert-butyl(S)-(3-((4-(3-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(240 mg, 0.233 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) at RT and the mixture was stirredat RT for 90 minutes. The mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was used as is in next step. LC/MS [M+H]+: 710.

Step C.(S)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(3-aminopyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

1,4-dimethoxybenzene (321 mg, 2.323 mmol) and TFA (2 mL, 26.0 mmol) wereadded to a stirred solution of(S)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(3-aminopyridin-4-yl)-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(165 mg, 0.232 mmol) at RT and the mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 90min. The mixture was concentrated. The residue was purified bypreparative reverse phase HPLC (C-18), eluting withAcetonitrile/Water+0.05% NH₃, 0-30% in 10 minutes to give the titlecompound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 470.

EXAMPLE 223(S)-4-(4-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A. benzyl tert-butyl(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate

To (4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)boronic acid (130 mg,0.547 mmol) and (S)-benzyl tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate(300 mg, 0.273 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (87 mg, 0.820 mmol), and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (44.7mg, 0.055 mmol) were added dioxane (2.4 mL) and water (0.6 mL) at RT andthe mixture was degassed for 10 minutes, and stirred at 90° C.overnight. The mixture was diluted with water (50 mL), extracted withEtOAc (2×50 mL). The combined organic phases were washed with brine,dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel 12 g, eluting withHeptane/Ethanol, 0-30% in 30 min to give title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+:1163.

Step B.(S)-4-(4-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-N2,N2-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

1,4-dimethoxybenzene (166 mg, 1.203 mmol) and TFA (2 mL, 26.0 mmol) wereadded to a stirred solution of benzyl tert-butyl(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate(140 mg, 0.120 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) at RT and the mixture was stirredat RT for 90 minutes. The mixture was concentrated and used as is. LC/MS[M+H]+: 829.

Step C.(S)-4-(4-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

1,4-dimethoxybenzene (167 mg, 1.206 mmol) and TFA (2.5 mL, 32.4 mmol)were added to a stirred solution of starting material(S)-4-(4-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-N2,N2-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide,from (100 mg, 0.121 mmol) at RT and the mixture was stirred at 80° C.overnight. The mixture was concentrated. The residue was purified bypreparative reverse phase HPLC (C-18), eluting withAcetonitrile/Water+0.05% NH₃, 0-25% in 11 minutes to give the titlecompound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 469.

EXAMPLE 224N⁴-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide

Step A: (3-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)boronic acid

Potassium acetate (1.314 g, 13.39 mmol) and PCy3 Pd G2 (0.395 g, 0.669mmol), 4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane)(2.267 g, 8.93 mmol), were added to a stirred solution of3-(3-bromophenyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole (1.0 g, 4.46 mmol) in dioxane (10mL) at room temperature and the mixture was stirred at 90° C. overnight.The mixture was filtered through a pad of CELITE, diluted with water(100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL). The residue waspurified by reverse phase column chromatography on silica gel 86 g C18,eluting with Acetonitrile/Water, 0-50% in 45 minutes to give the productas a solid after concentration. LC/MS [M+H]+: 190.

Step B:N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide

The mixture of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(2.0 g, 2.283 mmol), (3-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)boronic acid(0.777 g, 4.11 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.726 g, 6.85 mmol) and1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(ii)dichloridedichloromethane complex (0.280 g, 0.343 mmol) in dioxane (20 mL) andwater (5 mL) was degassed with N₂ for 5 minutes. The resulting mixturewas heated at 95° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered andextracted with EtOAc (2×100 mL). The combined organic phases were dried(MgSO₄), and concentrated. The residue was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel 120 g, eluting with EtOAc/isohexane, 0-100%in 45 minutes to give the title compound as a solid. LC/MS [M+H]+: 893.

Step C:3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-sulfinicacid

TBAF (0.719 mL, 0.719 mmol) was added to a stirred solution of startingmaterialN,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide(292 mg, 0.327 mmol) in THF (4 mL) at room temperature and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 45 min. The mixture was diluted withAcOEt (30 mL), washed with KHSO₄ aqueous (2×30 mL), dried over MgSO₄,and concentrated. LC/MS [M+H]+: 793.

Step D: tert-butyl(2-((3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl])-4-sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

tert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (100 mg, 0.626 mmol) and TEA (0.131mL, 0.938 mmol) and NCS (92 mg, 0.688 mmol) were added to a stirredsolution of3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-sulfinicacid (248 mg, 0.313 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) at 0° C. The mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 45 minutes, diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted withethyl acetate (2×50 mL). The combined organic phases were dried (MgSO₄)and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel 12 g, eluting with Heptane/Ethanol, 0-60% in 45 minutes togive the title product as a solid. LC/MS [M+H]+: 951.

Step E:N4-(2-aminoethyl)-N3-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide

Anisole (0.276 mL, 2.52 mmol) and TFA (2 mL, 26.0 mmol) were added to astirred solution of tert-butyl(2-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(240 mg, 0.252 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) at RT and the mixture was stirred atRT for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was concentrated. LC/MS [M+H]+:731.

Step F:N4-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide

Anisole (0.3 mL, 2.75 mmol) and TFA (3 mL, 38.9 mmol) were added toN⁴-(2-aminoethyl)-N³-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide(184 mg, 0.252 mmol) at RT and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 90min. The reaction mixture was concentrated. The residue was purified bypreparative reverse phase HPLC (C-18) column, eluting withacetonitrile/water+0.05% NH₃, 3-40% to give the title compound as asolid after lyophilization overnight. LC/MS [M+H]+: 491.

EXAMPLES 225-231 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described forN⁴-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamidestarting from3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-sulfinicacid (EXAMPLE 224, Step C) or3′-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-sulfinicacid, prepared as described herein. The indicated right hand sideprotected amines were prepared as described herein, or were availablefrom commercial sources.

EX LC/MS No. Structure Compound Name [M + H]⁺ 225

(R)-N4-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide 517 226

N4-((R)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)- 2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 521 227

N4-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-2- (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3′-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 520 228

3′-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)- N4-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 506 229

3′-(5-amino-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)- N4-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]- 3,4-disulfonamide 535 230

(R)-3′-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3- yl)-N4-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 535 231

(R)-3′-(5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3- yl)-N4-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 532

EXAMPLE 232(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-4-iodo-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideand(R)-4-iodo-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (3 g, 3.87 mmol) in THF (38.7 mL) was added(R)-1-methylpyrrolidin-3-amine (commercially available from Synnovator)(0.775 g, 7.74 mmol), triethylamine (1.078 mL, 7.74 mmol), and NCS(1.033 g, 7.74 mmol) in sequence at 0° C. under nitrogen. The mixturewas stirred at the same temperature for 30 minutes, and monotored byLCMS. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc, and washed withNaHCO₃ solution and brine. The organic layer was dried over MgSO₄,evaporated, and the crude product was purified by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with 0-20% MeOH/DCM to give the title compound.LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 874.50.

Step B:(R)-4-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideand(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A flask was charged with(R)-4-iodo-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideand(R)-4-iodo-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(2.2 g, 2.52 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(0.891 g, 5.04 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.801 g, 7.55 mmol) and PdCl₂(dppf) (0.184g, 0.252 mmol). The vial was sealed, degassed, and filled with dioxane(21 mL) and water (4.2 mL). The resulting mixture was heated overnightat 80° C. The reaction mixture was filtered over CELITE to removedpalladium. The filtrate was concentrated and purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography using (0-10)% MeOH/DCM as mobile phase to affordthe title compound. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 879.58.

Step C:R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideand(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(250 mg, 0.284 mmol) in DCM (2.84 mL) was added TFA (2.19 mL, 28.4 mmol)at room temp. The resulting mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1.0 hour.After removing the volatile, the residue was purified by reverse phaseHPLC (3-40% MeCN/water as eluent, 0.1% TFA as additive) to give the TFAsalt. The TFA salt was treated with HCl in MeOH to afford the titlecompound as an HCl salt. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 519.47.

EXAMPLE 233(R)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-iumchloride

Step A:(R)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-iumand(R)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-iumchloride

To a solution of(R)-4-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideand(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N²,N²-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N¹-(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(EXAMPLE 232, Step B; 250 mg, 0.284 mmol) in acetone (2.84 mL) was addedK₂CO₃ (118 mg, 0.853 mmol) and MeI (0.021 mL, 0.341 mmol). The resultingmixture was stirred at room temp. for 90 minutes. After filtration andconcentration the residue was purified on RP-HPLC using 10-100%acetonitrile/water (0.05% TFA as modifier) to give the title compound.LC/MS [M]⁺: 893.75.

Step B:(R)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-ium

The title compound was obtained in a similar fashion to that of EXAMPLE232, Step C starting from(R)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-iumtrifluoroacetate and(R)-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-iumtrifluoroactetate except that the final compound was treated with excessHCl in MeOH (1.25 M) and then concentrated. LC/MS [M]⁺: 533.24.

EXAMPLE 234(R)-4-(2-amino-6-iodo-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(200 mg, 0.396 mmol) in triflic acid (1.76 mL, 19.82 mmol) was added NIS(134 mg, 0.595 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 30 minutes. Using ion exchange cartridge removed triflic acid,resulting in crude material before HPLC purification. After removing thevolatile, the residue was purified by reverse phase HPLC (3-50%MeCN/water as eluent, 0.1% NH₄OH as additive) to give the titlecompound. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 631.16.

EXAMPLE 235(R)-4-(1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

A flask was charged with tert-Butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.4 g, 0.417 mmol), (1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.122g, 0.750 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.133 g, 1.250 mmol) and PdCl₂(dppf) (0.030 g,0.042 mmol). The vial was sealed, degassed, and filled with dioxane(3.47 mL) and water (0.695 mL). The resulting mixture was heatedovernight at 80° C. The reaction mixture was filtered over CELITE toremoved palladium. The filtrate was concentrated and purified by silicagel column chromatography using (0-10)% MeOH/DCM as mobile phase toafford the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 951.70.

Step B:(R)-4-(1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To the solution of tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(R)-3-((4-(1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(280 mg, 0.294 mmol) in DCM (2.9 mL) was added anisole (0.32 mL, 2.94mmol) and TFA (2.27 mL, 29.4 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction was allowed toproceed at 0° C. for 30 minutes. After removing the volatile, theresidue was treated with SCX ion exchange column (load sample and rinsewith MeOH, rinse out product with 7 M NH₃ in MeOH) to give a free amine.The residue was dissolved in TFA (2.27 mL, 29.4 mmol). The resultingmixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1.0 hour. After removing the volatile,the residue was purified by reverse phase HPLC (3-40% ACN/water aseluent, 0.1% TFA as additive) to give the TFA salt. The TFA salt wastreated with HCl in MeOH twice to give the title compound as an HClsalt. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 491.31.

The following EXAMPLES 236-243 in the Table below were prepared in ananalogous fashion to that described for EXAMPLE 235, starting from thecorresponding boronic acid or boronic ester (commercially available orprepared as described herein) and the indicated aryl iodides which wereprepared as described herein. Protective groups on the amines weresimultaneously removed under the final deprotection conditions for thepara-methoxybenzy, protective groups.

EX. No. Intermediates Structure/Name LC/MS 236(1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)boronic acid and tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate andtert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

[M + H]⁺: 465.29 237 (1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)boronic acid andtert-butyl (R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate and tert-butyl(R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

[M + H]⁺: 479.28 238 benzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazol-4-ylboronic acid andtert-Butyl (R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1- carboxylate and tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + H]⁺: 492.25 239 benzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazol-4-ylboronic acid andtert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate andtert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

[M + 1]⁺: 466.35 240 (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)boronic acidtert-butyl (3S,4R)-3- (((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate and tert-butyl (3S,4R)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + 1]⁺: 520.68 241 (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)boronic acid andtert-butyl (3R,4S)-3- (((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate and tert-butyl (3R,4S)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + 1]⁺: 520.68 242 N-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert- Butyl (R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1- carboxylate and tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + 1]⁺: 480.2  243 N-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert- butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate and tert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

[M + 1]⁺: 454.2 

EXAMPLE 244(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)-N1-methyl-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(3S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N-methylphenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (6.0 g, 7.74 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was added NCS (2.0 g, 15.47 mmol)at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour undernitrogen. To the reaction mixture was added (S)-tert-butyl3-(methylamino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (1.0 g, 4.94 mmol) and TEA(0.25 g, 2.50 mmol) at room temperature under nitrogen. The mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 30 minutes under nitrogen. The resultingmixture was filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with38% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:974.

Step B:(3S)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N-methylphenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a stirred solution of (3S)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N-methylphenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.50 g, 0.51 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and water (0.50 mL) was added(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)boronic acid (0.27 g, 1.54 mmol), 2ndGeneration XPhos precatalyst (81 mg, 0.10 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (0.16 g, 1.54mmol) under nitrogen at room temperature. The stirred mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen at room temperature three times. The reactionmixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. After coolingto room temperature, the resulting mixture was diluted with EA (50 mL)and washed with water (3×80 mL). The separated organic layer was washedwith brine (3×80 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 4% MeOH in DCM. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 979.

Step C:(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)-N1-methyl-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of(3S)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N-methylphenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.23 g, 0.24 mmol) in TFA (5 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 1hour. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas co-evaporated with anisole (3×3 mL) and used in the next stepwithout further purification. The crude product was dissolved in TFA (4mL) and stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The resulting solution wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column: Xbridge C18, 19×150 mm; Mobile phase:ACN in water (10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), 5%-35% in 8 min; Detector: UV 254 nm.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 519; ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆+D₂O): δ 8.02 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),6.93 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.53-6.49 (m, 1H), 6.07 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),4.69-4.64 (m, 1H), 3.30-3.17 (m, 2H), 3.09-3.05 (m, 2H), 3.02 (s, 3H),2.11-2.03 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2453-(4-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylazetidin-1-ium hydrogencarbonate

Step A:4-Iodo-N2,N2-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N1-(1-methylazetidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a stirred solution of 1-methylazetidin-3-amine (0.32 g, 3.69 mmol) inTHF (10 mL) was added2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinic acid (1.3 g, 1.68 mmol) and TEA (0.70 mL, 5.03 mmol) at0° C. under nitrogen. The solution was stirred for 15 minutes at 0° C.,then NCS (0.45 g, 3.36 mmol) was added at 0° C. The mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 1.5 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was diluted with EA (100 mL) andwashed with brine (3×100 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with50% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:860.

Step B:4-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N2,N2-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N1-(1-methylazetidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of4-iodo-N2,N2-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N1-(1-methylazetidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(1.1 g, 1.28 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (7 mL) and water (3 mL) was added(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.34 g, 1.92 mmol),Na₂CO₃ (0.41 g, 3.84 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.15 g, 0.13 mmol) at roomtemp. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reactionmixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resultingmixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×100 mL) andbrine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography, eluted with 10% MeOH in DCM. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 865.

Step C:Tert-butyl-4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-(1-methylazetidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate

To a solution of4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N2,N2-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N1-(1-methylazetidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(0.67 g, 0.78 mmol), TEA (0.34 mL, 2.30 mmol) and DMAP (19 mg, 0.16mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was added Boc₂O (0.85 g, 3.87 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The resultingmixture was poured into water (50 mL). The aqueous phase was extractedwith EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water(3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL). The organic layer was dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford the title compound, which was used in the next stepwithout further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1265.

Step D:3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylazetidin-1-ium

To a solution oftert-butyl-4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-(1-methylazetidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate(0.90 g, 0.71 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) were added iodomethane (0.15 g, 1.07mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (0.70 g, 2.10 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirredat room temperature for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was poured intowater (50 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with EA (3×100 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (3×100 mL) and brine(3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound, which was usedin the next step directly without further purification: LCMS [M]⁺: 1279.

Step E:3-(4-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylazetidin-1-iumhydrogencarbonate

The title compound was prepared as described for Example 244, step C,using3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1,1-dimethylazetidin-1-ium(0.7 g, 0.55 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeShield RP18 OBD Column, 5 μm, 19×150 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5%B to 30% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retention time: 6.12 min.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M−HCO₃ ⁻]⁺: 519; ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.76 (s, 1H), 8.27-8.18 (m, 1H), 8.16-8.02 (m,1H), 7.89 (brs, 3H), 6.92-6.88 (m, 1H), 6.44-6.42 (m, 1H), 6.21 (brs,2H), 6.04-5.84 (m, 1H), 4.75-4.62 (m,1H), 4.44-4.39 (m, 4H), 3.17 (s,3H), 3.16 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 246(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(1-(2-aminoethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-4-iodo-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a stirred solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(4.0 g, 4.17 mmol) in DCM (40 mL) was added TFA (8 mL) at 0° C. Thesolution was allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred for 0.5hour. The pH value of reaction solution was adjusted to 8 with 7%aqueous NaHCO₃ solution and extracted with DCM (2×200 mL). The combinedorganic layers was washed with brine (3×400 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with10% MeOH in DCM. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:740.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl(2-(3-(4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of(R)-4-iodo-N2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(1.70 g, 2.30 mmol) and tert-butyl (2-oxoethyl)carbamate (0.73 g, 4.60mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) was added NaBH(OAc)₃ (1.95 g, 9.19 mmol) at 0° C.The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 1 hour under nitrogen. The resultingmixture was quenched with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl (50 mL) and extractedwith EA (3×40 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 60% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 883.

Step C: (R)-tert-butyl(2-(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of (R)-tert-butyl(2-(3-(4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate(0.40 g, 0.45 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) and water (1 mL) was added(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.20 g, 1.13 mmol),Na₂CO₃ (0.14 g, 1.36 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ adduct CH₂Cl₂ (74 mg, 0.09mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen threetimes. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours undernitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (50 mL) andextracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 10% MeOH in DCM. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 888.

Step D:(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(1-(2-aminoethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl(2-(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate(0.10 g, 0.11 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X SelectCSH Prep C18 OBD Column, 5 μm, 19×150 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5%B to 25% B in 8 min; 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containing desiredproduct were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 548; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.23 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (brs, 3H), 6.94 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),6.54 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.40 (brs, 2H), 6.10 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),3.98-3.94 (m, 1H), 2.88-2.81 (m, 2H), 2.75-2.71 (m, 1H), 2.70-2.58 (m,4H), 2.38-2.32 (m, 1H), 2.11-2.06 (m, 1H), 1.72-1.66 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2474-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N-1-(1-amino-3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: Benzyl (1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl)carbamate

To a vigorously stirred mixture of2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (25.0 g, 206 mmol) in EA (200mL) and water (100 mL) was added NaHCO₃ (52.0 g, 619 mmol) and Cbz-Cl(59 mL, 413 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemp. for 4 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted withEA (300 mL), washed with water (3×150 mL) and brine (3×150 mL), driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford the title compound, which was used in the next stepwithout further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 256.

Step B: Benzyl (5-(hydroxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)carbamate

To a solution of benzyl(1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl)carbamate (35.0 g, 137 mmol)in DMF (100 mL) was added 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (4.7 g, 27.41mmol) and 2,2-dimethoxypropane (28.6 g, 274 mmol) at 0° C. The reactionmixture was stirred at room temp. for 16 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was diluted with EA (500 mL), washed with water (3×250mL) and brine (3×300 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 15% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 296.

Step C:(5-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methylmethanesulfonate

To a solution ofbenzyl(5-(hydroxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)carbamate (14.0 g,47.4 mmol) in DCM (200 mL) was added TEA (20 mL, 142 mmol) and MsCl (7.4mL, 95 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 4 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was washedwith water (3×300 mL) and brine (3×300 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford thetitle compound, which was used in the next step without furtherpurification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 374.

Step D: Benzyl (5-(aminomethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)carbamate

To a solution of(5-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl) methylmethanesulfonate (13.0 g, 34.80 mmol) in DMF (170 mL) was addedpotassium 1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (12.9 g, 69.60 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred at 65° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resultingmixtrue was diluted with EA (400 mL). The separated organic layer waswashed with water (3×300 mL) and brine (3×300 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was dissolved in a solution of hydrazine hydrate (80%, 100 mL)and EtOH (100 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 3hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with EA (500mL), and then washed with water (3×300 mL) and brine (3×300 mL). Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under vacuum to the title compound, which was used inthe next step without further purification: [M+1]⁺: 295.

Step E:Benzyl-N-[5-({[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl]carbamate

To a solution ofbenzyl(5-(aminomethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)carbamate (10.0 g,34.0 mmol) in DCM (150 mL) was added TEA (4.8 mL, 34.0 mmol) and Boc₂O(7.4 g, 34.0 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemp. for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was dilutedwith DCM (300 mL), and then washed with water (3×250 mL) and brine(3×250 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 20% EA in PE.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 395.

Step F: Tert-butyl((5-amino-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl)carbamate

To a solution ofbenzyl-N[5-({[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl]carbamate(2.6 g, 6.59 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% wt, 0.93 g,1.32 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 72hours under hydrogen. The resulting mixture was filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica columnchromatography, eluted with 33% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1 261.

Step G:Tert-butyl((5-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl)carbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (1.73 g, 2.23 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was addedtert-butyl((5-amino-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl) methyl)carbamate (1.2g, 4.46 mmol) and TEA (0.9 mL, 6.69 mmol) at 0° C. for 10 min. Themixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Then NCS (0.60 g, 4.46mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1.5 hours undernitrogen. The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was diluted with EA (300 mL). The organic layer was washed withbrine (3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography, eluted with 25% EA in PE. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1034.

Step H: Tert-butyl((5-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,usingtert-butyl((5-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl)carbamate (1.24 g, 1.20 mmol) and(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.53 g, 3.00 mmol) toafford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1039.

Step I:4-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N-1-(1-amino-3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl((5-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl)carbamate(0.50 g, 0.48 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: XBridge C18OBD Prep Column, 100 Å, 5 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient:3% B to 25% B in 9 min; Detector: 254 and 210 nm. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 539; ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 8.19 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (brs,2H), 6.92 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 6.51 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.26 (s,2H), 6.07 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.37 (brs, 2H), 3.57-3.39 (m, 4H), 3.19 (s,2H).

EXAMPLE 248(3R)-3-{[4-(2-amino-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene]sulfonamido}-1-(2-aminoethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-ium;methaneperoxoate

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl(2-(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (2.50 g, 3.22 mmol) in THF (40 mL) was added NCS (0.86 g, 6.45mmol) at room temperature under nitrogen. The solution was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. To the resulting solution was added(R)-tert-butyl(2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate (1.48 g, 6.45mmol) and TEA (1.35 mL, 9.67 mmol) at 0° C. The resulting mixture wasstirred for 1 hour at room temperature under nitrogen. The resultingsolution was diluted with EA (100 mL), and then washed with saturatedNa₂SO₃ (2×50 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by a silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 70% EA inPE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:1003.

Step B:(3R)-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-iumiodide

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl(2-(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate(1.20 g, 1.20 mmol) in acetone (10 mL) was added iodomethane (0.68 g,4.79 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 hours at roomtemperature under nitrogen. The resulting solution was concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound, which was used in the nextstep without further purification. LCMS [M−I+H]⁺: 1017.

Step C:(3R)-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-iumiodide

To a solution of(3R)-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-iumiodide (1.60 g, 1.40 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) and water (5 mL) wasadded (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.62 g, 3.49mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.32 g, 0.28 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (0.44 g, 4.19 mmol) atroom temp. The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three timesand stirred for 4 hours at 80° C. under nitrogen. The resulting mixturewas diluted with water (50 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with EA(3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×50 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound, which was used in the nextstep without further purification: LCMS [M−I+H]⁺: 1022.

Step D:(3R)-3-{[4-(2-amino-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene]sulfonamido}-1-(2-aminoethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-ium;methaneperoxoate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(3R)-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-iumiodide (1.40 g, 1.22 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column:X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A:water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retentiontime: 6.72 min. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M−HCO₃⁻]⁺: 562; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DCl): δ 6.59 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.08-5.96 (m,1H), 5.29 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 5.10-5.04 (m, 1H), 4.81 (d, J=7.6 Hz,0.5H), 4.65 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 0.5H), 2.53 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.13-1.97 (m,1H), 1.97-1.61 (m, 5H), 1.58-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.29 (m, 1H), 1.19-1.17(m, 2H), 0.72-0.65 (m, 1H), 0.50-0.27 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 249(3S)-3-{[4-(2-amino-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene]sulfonamido}-1-(2-aminoethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-iummethaneperoxoate

Step A: (S)-tert-butyl(2-(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (2.00 g, 2.58 mmol) in THF (40 mL) was added NCS (0.69 g, 5.16mmol) at room temperature under nitrogen. The solution was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. To the resulting solution was added(S)-tert-butyl(2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate (1.18 g, 5.16mmol) and TEA (1.10 mL, 7.74 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred for1 hour at room temperature under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasdiluted with EA (100 mL), and then washed with saturated Na₂SO₃ (2×50mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 70% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1003.

Step B:(3S)-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-iumiodide

To a solution of(S)-tert-butyl(2-(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate(1.20 g, 1.20 mmol) in acetone (10 mL) was added iodomethane (0.68 g,4.79 mmol). The reaction mixture was degassed nitrogen three times. Thereaction mixture was stirred for 3 hours at room temperature undernitrogen. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound, which was used in the next step without furtherpurification: LCMS [M−I+H]⁺: 1017.

Step C:(3S)-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-ium iodide

To a solution of(3S)-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-iumiodide (1.50 g, 1.31 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) and water (5 mL) wereadded (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.58 g, 3.28mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.30 g, 0.26 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (0.42 g, 3.93 mmol) atroom temperature. The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen threetimes and stirred for 4 hours at 80° C. under nitrogen. The resultingmixture was diluted with water (50 mL). The aqueous phase was extractedwith EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound, which was usedin the next step without further purification: LCMS [M]⁺: 1022.

Step D:(3S)-3-{[4-(2-amino-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene]sulfonamido}-1-(2-aminoethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-iummethaneperoxoate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(3S)-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-1-iumiodide (1.00 g, 0.87 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column:X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A:water (10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 5% B to 5% B in 2 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retentiontime: 6.72 min. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M−HCO₃⁻]⁺: 562; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DCl): δ 6.60 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.04 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 5.31 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 5.13-5.04 (m, 1H), 4.83 (d, J=8.0Hz, 0.5H), 4.66 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 0.5H), 2.55-2.53 (m, 1H), 2.12-1.97 (m,1H), 1.97-1.61 (m, 5H), 1.58-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.29 (m, 1H), 1.19-1.15(m, 2H), 0.72-0.65 (m, 1H), 0.50-0.27 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 250(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:3-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(2.0 g, 2.28 mmol) and (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(1.62 g, 9.13 mmol) to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 881.

Step B:4-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

To a stirred solution of3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide (1.30 g, 1.48 mmol) in THF (13 mL) was added TBAF (1.54 g,5.90 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction solution was stirred for 1 hour at roomtemp. The resulting solution was diluted with EA (100 mL), and thenwashed with saturated aqueous KHSO₄ (5×100 mL). The organic phase wasdried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 781.

Step C:(S)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl sulfonamido) methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a stirred solution of4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinic acid (0.50 g, 0.64 mmol) in THF (5 mL) were added(R)-tert-butyl 3-amino-3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.28 g,1.28 mmol) and TEA (0.27 mL, 1.92 mmol) at ice bath. The resultingsolution was degassed under nitrogen three times and stirred for 15minutes. NCS (0.17 g, 1.28 mmol) was added to the reaction solutionslowly. The mixture was stirred for 2 hours at 15° C. under nitrogen.The resulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL), and thenextracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers was washedwith brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 10% MeOH in DCM. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 994.

Step D:(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(S)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.40 g, 0.40 mmol) to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN;Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 30% B in 7 min; Detector: 254and 220 nm. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:534; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.72 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J =7 .2 Hz, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (t, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 6.84-6.81 (m, 1H), 3.83-3.80 (m, 1H), 3.73-3.70 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.60(m, 4H), 2.58-2.55 (m, 1H), 2.43-2.40 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 251(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step C,using (S)-tert-butyl 3-amino-3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.21 g, 0.96 mmol) to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]994.

Step B:(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N143-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate to afford the crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column:X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A:water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 5% B to 30% B in 7 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retentiontime: 5.81 min. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:534; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.72 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.82 (m 1H), 3.83-3.80 (m, 1H), 3.73-3.70 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.60 (m, 4H),2.58-2.55 (m, 1H), 2.43-2.40 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLES 252-268 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 244, starting from2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and the corresponding boronic acids or boronic esters and protectedamines (typically Boc protected), which were prepared as describedherein, or which were available from commercial sources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name [M + H]⁺ 252

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(azetidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 491 253

(R)-3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d] imidazol-4-yl)-6-((3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidin-1- yl)sulfonyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide 519 254

(S)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)-N1-methyl-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3- (1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 519 255

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1- (azetidin-3-yl)-N1-methyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 505 256

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(1- methylazetidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 505 257

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3- methylazetidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-ylbenzene-1,2- disulfonamide 505 258

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)-N1-(4-aminobutyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 507 259

(S)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide519 260

4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(piperidin-4-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 519 261

(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d] imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl) benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 519 262

(S)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide519 263

(R)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-ylmethyl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide519 264

(S)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(1- aminobutan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 507 265

(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d] imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(1- aminobutan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 507 266

(R)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(4- aminobutan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 507 267

(S)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(4- aminobutan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 507 268

(S)-4-(2-amino-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(1-(2-aminoethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)- 3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 548

EXAMPLE 2692-Amino-N-(4′-(N—((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)acetamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-5′-oxo-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(5.0 g, 5.21 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (12 mL) and water (3 mL) was addedNa₂CO₃ (2.76 g, 26.00 mmol), 3-oxocyclohex-1-enylboronic acid (4.63 g,33.07 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (1.20 g, 1.00 mmol) at room temperature. Themixture was degassed with nitrogen three times and stirred at 80° C. for6 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with water(150 mL) and extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with water (3×500 mL) and brine (3×500 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 70% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 928.

Step B:(3R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-5′-hydroxy-2-(2-(4-pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-5′-oxo-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(3.80 g, 4.09 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) was added NaBH₄ (0.93 g, 24.60 mmol)at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature 16 hoursunder nitrogen. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (150 mL),and then extracted with EA (3×150 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with water (3×300 mL) and brine (3×300 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with50% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:930.

Step C: (3R)-tert-butyl3-(5′-azido-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(3R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-5′-hydroxy-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (2.60 g, 2.80 mmol) in toluene (15mL) was added DBU (3.80 g, 25.20 mmol) and DPPA (4.60 g, 16.77 mmol).The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours undernitrogen. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (100 mL), andthen extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with water (3×200 mL) and brine (3×200 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with20% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: [M+1]⁺: 955.

Step D:(3R)-tert-butyl-3-(5′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of (3R)-tert-butyl3-(5′-azido-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(2.0 g, 2.09 mmol) in THF (9 mL) and water (3 mL) was addedtriphenylphosphine (0.72 g, 2.7 mmol) and potassium hydroxide (0.18 g,3.1 mmol) at room temp. The mixture was stirred at room temp for 4hours. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL), and thenextracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers was washedwith water (3×200 mL) and brine (3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 20% EA inPE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:929.

Step E:(3R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-5′-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution (3R)-tert-butyl-3-(5′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(1.50 g, 1.61 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added TEA (0.70 mL, 4.84 mmol),2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetic acid (0.28 g, 1.61 mmol) and HATU(1.80 g, 4.80 mmol) at room temp. The reaction mixture was degassed withnitrogen three times and stirred for 16 hours at room temp. Theresulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL), and then extractedwith EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water(3×200 mL) and brine (3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 60% EA in PE.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1086.

Step F:2-Amino-N-(4′-(N—((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(3R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-5′-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(1.40 g, 1.30 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: C18 OBDcolumn, 130 Å, 5 μm, 30 mm×50 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/LNH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 50 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to17% B in 5 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 526; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ8.51 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 5.36-5.35 (m, 1H),4.27-4.16 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 2H), 3.40-3.38 (m, 4H), 2.22-2.20 (m, 1H),2.05-1.92 (m, 3H), 1.73-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.56 (m, 1H), 1.49-1.39 (m,1H).

EXAMPLE 2702-Amino-N-((3R)-3-(4-(N—((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3-sulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)cyclohexyl)acetamide

Step A:2-Amino-N-((3R)-3-(4-(N—((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3-sulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)cyclohexyl)acetamide

To a suspension of2-amino-N-(4′-(N—((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)acetamide(0.30 g, 0.57 mmol)) in MeOH (15 mL) was added PtO₂ (38.9 mg, 0.17 mmol)and conc. HCl (2.50 mL). The mixture was stirred at 45° C. for 16 hoursunder hydrogen (20 atm). The resulting mixtrue was filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified byPrep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X Bridge BEH130 PrepC18 OBD Column 19×150 mm, 5 μm, 13 nm; Mobile Phase A: water (10 mmol/LNH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 0% B to4% B in 10 min, 4% B to 15% in 6 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 528; ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.53 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),4.18-4.10 (m, 1H), 3.69-3.59 (m, 2H), 3.59-3.31 (m, 5H), 2.29-2.12 (m,1H), 2.10-1.60 (m, 6H), 1.60-1.38 (m, 2H), 1.38-1.10 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 271(R)-4-(4-(N-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3-sulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-carbamoyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.50 g, 0.52 mmol) and (2-carbamoyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronicacid (0.21 g, 1.04 mmol) to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 993.

Step B:(R)-4-(4-(N-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3-sulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-carbamoyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.24 g, 0.24 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgePrep C18 OBD Column 19×150 mm, 5 μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5%B to 22% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 533; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.25(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (brs, 3H), 7.78-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.35 (m, 1H),6.97 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.44-6.42 (m, 1H), 4.13-4.09 (m, 1H), 3.33-3.29(m, 2H), 3.19-3.12 (m, 2H), 2.18-2.09 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.87 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2724-(2-((S)-1-aminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of (R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(1.80 g, 1.88 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (12 mL) and water (3 mL) was added3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine (1.76g, 7.50 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.56 g, 5.63 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.43 g, 0.36mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen threetimes. The reaction mixture was irradiated with microwave radiation at100° C. for 0.5 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was dilutedwith water (200 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with water (3×200 mL) and brine (3×200 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 940.

Step B:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a stirred solution of (R)-tert-butyl3-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-sulfamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.55 g, 0.59 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added(S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid (0.13 g, 0.70 mmol),TEA (0.18 g, 1.76 mmol) and HATU (0.45 g, 1.17 mmol). The mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred for5 hours at room temperature under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was dissolved with EA (50 mL),washed with brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 80% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1111.

Step C:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((S)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

A solution of (R)-tert-butyl3-(2′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.45 g, 0.41 mmol) in AcOH (5 mL) was stirred at 60° C. for 30 minutes.The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound, which was used in the next step without further purification:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1093.

Step D:4-(2-((S)-1-aminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹—((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((S)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.35 g, 0.32 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X SelectCSH Prep C18 OBD Column, 5 μm, 19×150 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 10%B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M−1]⁻: 531; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ8.72 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.81 (m, 1H),7.52-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.15 (m, 1H), 5.18-5.15 (m, 1H), 4.34-4.31 (m,1H), 3.59-3.40 (m, 4H), 2.37-2.34 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.95 (m, 4H).

EXAMPLE 2734-(2-((R)-1-aminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((R)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a stirred solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.55 g, 0.59 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added(R)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid (0.11 g, 0.59 mmol),TEA (0.18 g, 1.76 mmol) and HATU (0.45 g, 1.17 mmol). The mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred for5 hours at room temperature under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in EA (50 mL), andthen washed with brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 80% EA in PE.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1111.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((R)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

A solution of (R)-tert-butyl3-(2′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((R)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.48 g, 0.43 mmol) in AcOH (5 mL) was stirred at 60° C. for 30 minutes.The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound, which was used in the next step without further purification:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1093.

Step C:4-(2-((R)-1-aminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((R)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.38 g, 0.35 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X SelectCSH Prep C18 OBD Column, 5 μm, 19×150 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 10%B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 533; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ8.72 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.81 (m, 1H),7.52-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.15 (m, 1H), 5.18-5.15 (m, 1H), 4.34-4.31 (m,1H), 3.59-3.40 (m, 4H), 2.37-2.34 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.95 (m, 4H).

EXAMPLE 274(R)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(3′,4′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(1.50 g, 1.56 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine (0.55g, 2.34 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.50 g, 4.69 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 940.

Step B:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(3′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of 2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetic acid (0.22 g, 1.23mmol) in DMF (15 mL) were added (R)-tert-butyl3-(3′,4′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(1.49 mL, 1.17 mmol), HATU (0.53 g, 1.40 mmol) and DIEA (0.23 g, 1.76mmol) at room temp. The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogenthree times. The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours at room temp.under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL),and then extracted with EA (3×80 mL). The combined organic layer waswashed with brine (100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 70% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1097.

Step C:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

A solution of (R)-tert-butyl3-(3′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.55 g, 0.50 mmol) in AcOH (10 mL) was stirred for 2 hours at 55° C.The resulting solution was diluted with water (50 mL), and thenextracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layer was washed withbrine (50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by a silica gelcolumn chromatography and eluted with 70% EA in PE. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1079.

Step D:(R)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of (R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.38 g, 0.35 mmol) in DCM (6 mL) was added TFA (3 mL). The reactionmixture was stirred for 1 hour at room temperature. The reaction mixtureco-evaporated with anisole (3×5 mL) under vacuum. The crude product wasdissolved in TFA (10 mL). The solution was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour.The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to dryness, then wasdissolved in EA (30 mL), extracted with aqueous HCl (1.0 M, 3×30 mL).The combined aqueous layers were concentrated under vacuum to dryness.The residue was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions.Column: X Bridge Prep OBD C18 Column 30×150 mm, 5 μm; Mobile Phase A:water (10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃+0.1% NH₃.H₂O), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate:30 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 6 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm.The fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford thetitle compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 519; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆+DCl): δ 8.50(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),7.63-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=8.5 Hz, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (s, 2H),4.08-4.06 (m, 1H), 3.36-3.18 (m, 2H), 3.13-3.07 (m, 2H), 2.14-1.96 (m,1H), 1.87-1.82 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 275(R)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(4.10 g, 4.27 mmol) and5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-amine(2.36 g, 8.54 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 982.

Step B:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido) pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (3.3 g, 3.36 mmol) in ACN (40 mL)was added CuBr₂ (0.90 g, 4.03 mmol). tert-butyl nitrite (0.55 g, 5.38mmol) was then added dropwise at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirredfor 2 hours at room temp. under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (100 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×80 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (2×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 40% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1045, 1047 (1:1).

Step C:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (1.50 g, 1.43 mmol) in DMF (20 mL)was added t-BuXPhos palladium (II) biphenyl-2-amine mesylate (0.46 g,0.57 mmol) and Zn(CN)₂ (0.51 g, 4.30 mmol) at room temperature. Thereaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times and stirred for16 hours at 55° C. under nitrgon. The resulting mixture was diluted withsaturated Na₂CO₃ (100 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×80 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with the saturated aqueous FeSO₄(3×50 mL) and brine (2×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 40% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 992.

Step D:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.85 g, 0.86 mmol) in MeOH (10mL) and EA (5 mL) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% Pd, 0.12 g, 0.86 mmol) atroom temperature. Then 4 drops conc. HCl was added. The reaction mixturewas degassed with hydrogen three times and stirred for 16 hours at 25°C. under hydrogen (30 atm). The resulting solution was filtered. Thefilter cake was washed with MeOH (3×30 mL). The combined organic layerswas concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound, which wasused in the next step without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 996.

Step E:(R)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 274 step Dusing(R)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.70 g, 0.70 mmol) to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions. Column: XBridge Prep Amide OBD Column 19×150 mm, 5 μm 13 nm;Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flowrate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 90% B to 65% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and220 nm; Retention time: 6.43 min. The fractions were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:536; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.27 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 6.88 (dd, J=8.3 Hz, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (brs, 3H),4.13 (s, 2H), 4.09-4.03 (m, 1H), 3.27-3.15 (m, 2H), 3.14-2.97 (m, 2H),2.10-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.81 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 276(R)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl3-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(3.0 g, 3.13 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (30 mL) and water (6 mL) were added(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid (1.52 g, 7.81 mmol), Na₂CO₃(0.99 g, 9.38 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.72 g, 0.63 mmol) at roomtemperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen for three times. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 h under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was quenched with water (70 mL), and then extractedwith EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers was washed with brine(3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 982.

Step B:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamide)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (2.30 g, 2.34 mmol) in ACN (20 mL)were added copper(II) bromide (0.63 g, 2.81 mmol) and tert-butyl nitrite(0.39 g, 3.75 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirredat room temperature for 2 h under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (50 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers was washed with brine (3×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 40% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateas a solid title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1045, 1047.

Step C:Tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (1.80 g, 1.72 mmol) in DMSO (8 mL)was added cyanocopper (0.46 g, 5.16 mmol) at room temperature. Themixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 4 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasquenched with the saturated aqueous Na₂CO₃ solution (100 mL), and thenextracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 992

Step D:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution oftert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.70 g, 0.71 mmol) in EA (5 mL)and conc. HCl (2 drops) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% wt, 0.14 g, 0.20 mmol)at room temperature. The mixture was degassed with hydrogen three times.The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hours under hydrogen(20 atm). The resulting mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 80% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 996.

Step E:(R)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.30 g, 0.30 mmol) to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column, 19×150 mm, 5 μm, Mobile PhaseA: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 536; ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆+D₂O): δ 8.28 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H),7.10 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.15-4.12 (m, 1H), 4.09(s, 2H), 3.35-3.24 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.20-2.06 (m, 1H),1.94-1.86 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 277(R)-4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.50 g, 0.52 mmol) and (6-bromopyridin-2-yl)boronic acid (0.21 g, 1.04mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 989, 991 (1:1).

Step B:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.30 g, 0.30 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) wasadded tert-butyl carbamate (0.07 g, 0.61 mmol), Brettphos Pd G 3 (0.06g, 0.06 mmol) and K₃PO₄ (0.19 g, 0.91 mmol) at room temperature. Themixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 4 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford(R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺:1026.

Step C:(R)-4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.18 g, 0.18 mmol) to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column, 5 μm, 19×150 mm; Mobile PhaseA: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20mL/min; Gradient: 0% B to 5% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 466; ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.30 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97(brs, 3H), 6.99 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.27 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.93 (brs,2H), 5.50 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.19-4.13 (m, 1H), 3.27-3.16 (m, 2H),3.09-3.00 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.71 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLES 278-291 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 277, starting from (R)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand the corresponding boronic acids or boronic esters, which wereprepared as described herein, or which were available from commercialsources. In cases where the boronic acid or boronic ester intermediateshave Boc-protected amines, the Boc groups where removed during the finalTFA deprotection of the PMB groups as described for EXAMPLE 244, Step C.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name MW [M + H]⁺ 278

(R)-3′-(2- (aminomethyl)-1H- imidazol-5-yl)-N4- (pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′- biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 544 545 279

(R)-4-(2-(2-aminoethyl)- 2H-benzo[d][1,2,3] triazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 533534 280

(R)-4-(2-(methylamino)- 1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 518 519 281

(R)-4-(2-methyl-2H- benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4- yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 504 505 282

(R)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3- yl)-4-(1H-pyrrolo[3,2- b]pyridin-6-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 489 490 283

(R)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)- 1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 518 519 284

(R)-4-(2-aminothiazol-5- yl)-N1-pyrrolidin-3-yl)- 3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 471 472 285

(R)-4-(2-amino-7- methyl-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3- (2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide518 519 286

(R)-4-(2-aminoquinolin- 8-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3- yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 515 516 287

(R)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3- yl)-4-(quinolin-5-yl)-3- (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 500 501 288

(R)-4-(2-aminopyridin- 4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3- yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 465 466 289

(R)-4-(1-(2-aminoethyl)- 1H-benzo[d][1,2,3] triazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamideyl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 533 534 290

(R)-3′-((4- (aminomethyl)thiazol-2- yl)amino)-N4-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′- biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide 576 577 291

(R)-4-(imidazo[1,2- a]pyridin-8-yl)-N1- (pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 489 490

EXAMPLE 292(S)-4-(4-(N-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3-sulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide

Step A: (S)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-carbamoyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-7-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.60 g, 0.63 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) and water (1 mL) was added(2-carbamoyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.26 g, 1.25 mmol),Na₂CO₃ (0.23 g, 2.19 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.14 g, 0.13 mmol) at roomtemperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was diluted with water (50 mL), and then extractedwith EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers was washed with water(3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 3% MeOH in EA. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 993.

Step B:(S)-4-(4-(N-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3-sulfamoyl-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-carbamoyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.20 g, 0.20 mmol) to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column 19×150 mm, 5 μm; MobilePhase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate:20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 533; ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.25 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (brs, 3H), 7.79 (d, J=8.1Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.45 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 4.14-4.11 (m, 1H), 3.32-3.20 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.09 (m, 2H),2.19-2.08 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.89 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLES 293-295 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 292, starting from (S)-tert-butyl3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand the corresponding boronic acids or boronic esters, which wereprepared as described herein, or which were available from commercialsources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name MW [M + H]⁺ 293

(S)-4-(1-methyl-1H- benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol- 4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 504 505 294

(S)-3′-(2-amino-1H- imidazol-4-yl)-N4- (pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′- biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 530 529 [M − 1]⁻ 295

(S)-4-(2-(methylamino)- 1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 518 519

EXAMPLE 296(S)—N¹-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(S)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(1.1 g, 1.14 mmol) and (1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.37 g,2.30 mmol) to afford the title compound: LCMS (ESI) [M+1]⁺: 954.

Step B:(S)—N1-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate (0.64 g, 0.67 mmol) to afford the crude product.The crude product was dissolved in TFA (4 mL). The solution was stirredat 80° C. for 1 hour. The resulting solution was concentrated undervacuum. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: X Bridge C18, 19×150 mm, 5 μm; Mobile Phase A: water(0.05% NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient:30% B to 70% B in 10 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retention time: 8.25min. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:494; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.25 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H),8.00 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (brs, 3H), 7.28 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.85(t, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.34 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 5.38 (s, 1H), 3.64-3.53 (m,2H), 3.28-3.20 (m, 3H).

EXAMPLE 297(S)—N¹-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl) benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

To a mixture of(S)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate (0.80 g, 0.83 mmol),5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine (0.46 g,2.08 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.20 g, 0.17 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) wasadded a solution of Na₂CO₃ (0.27 g, 2.49 mmol) in water (2.5 mL) at roomtemperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times andstirred for 12 hours at 80° C. The resulting mixture was allowed to coolto room temperature, diluted with water (150 mL), and then extractedwith EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by a silica gelcolumn chromatography, eluted with 10% MeOH in EA to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 930.

Step B:(S)—N1-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate (0.61 g, 0.66 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column:X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A:water (10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 2% B to 20% B in 10 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retentiontime: 8.3 min. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:470; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.18 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d ,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.49 (brs, 3H), 6.71 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),6.15 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.99 (brs, 2H), 5.29 (brs, 1H), 3.59-3.46 (m,2H), 3.21-3.01 (m, 3H).

EXAMPLE 298(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl) carbamate

To a stirred solution of (R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (1.0 g, 1.00 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) and water (1 mL) wasadded (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.37 g, 2.10mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.33 g, 3.10 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.12 g, 0.10 mmol) atroom temperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times.The reaction mixture was stirred for 12 hours at 80° C. under nitrogen.The resulting mixture was diluted with water (50 mL), and then extractedwith EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers was washed with water(3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 5% MeOH in DCM. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 969.

Step B:(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(0.55 g, 0.57 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgePrep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm 10 μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min; Gradient: 5%B to 35% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retention time: 6.8 min.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 509; ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.64 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 8.11-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.33 (dd,J=8.0 Hz, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.12 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),4.16-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.16 (m, 3H), 2.98-2.80 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 299(R)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:Tert-butyl-N-{[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-{[(2R)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxypropyl]sulfamoyl}-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.70 g, 0.73 mmol) and tert-butyl((4-(5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborinan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate(0.53 g, 1.48 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1083.

Step B:(R)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-{[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-{[(2R)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxypropyl]sulfamoyl}-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate(0.60 g, 0.55 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X bridgeC18, 19×150 mm; Mobile phase: ACN in water (10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), 5%-30%in 7 min; Detector: UV 254 nm. The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 523; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆+D₂O): δ 8.24 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (t,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.35 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (s, 2H), 3.90-3.81 (m, 1H),3.17-3.12 (m, 1H), 3.09-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.71 (m,1H).

EXAMPLE 300(R)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl-(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(2.0 g, 2.08 mmol) and (2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid (1.01g, 5.19 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 986.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 275, step B,using (R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (1.37 g, 1.39 mmol) to afford thetitle compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1049, 1051 (1:1).

Step C: (R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for Example 275, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl sulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.86 g, 0.82 mmol): LCMS[M+1]⁺: 996.

Step D:(R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of (R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.60 g, 0.60 mmol) in EA (4 mL)and MeOH (8 mL) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% Pd, 0.40 g, 0.60 mmol) at roomtemperature. Then 4 drops conc. HCl were added. The reaction mixture wasdegassed with hydrogen three times and stirred for 16 hours at 25° C.under hydrogen (about 30 atm). The resulting mixture was filtered andthe filter cake was washed with MeOH (3×20 mL). The combined organiclayers were concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound,which was used in the next step without further purification: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 1000.

Step E:(R)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 274, step D,using(R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(0.55 g, 0.55 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions. Column: X BridgePrep C18 OBD Column, 30×100 mm, 5 μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min; Gradient: 5%B to 25% B in 10 min; Detector: 254 nm. The fractions containing desiredproduct were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 540; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.19 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.02 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.54 (dd, J=7.6 Hz,1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.31 (brs, 3H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.84-3.78 (m, 1H), 3.17-3.13(m, 1H), 3.06-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.69 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLES 301-303 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 298, starting from (R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate and the corresponding boronic acids or boronic esters, whichwere prepared as described herein, or which were available fromcommercial sources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Name [M + H]⁺ 301

(R)-4-(1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)- N1-(3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 494 302

(R)-4-(2-amino-1-methyl- 1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)-N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 523 303

(R)-N1-(3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl)-4-(6- aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 470

EXAMPLE 304(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(S)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 298, step A,using (S)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (1.00 g, 1.00 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 969.

Step B:(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(S)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamateto afford the crude product. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLCwith the following conditions: Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column19×250 mm 10 μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, MobilePhase B: ACN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 35% B in 8 min;Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 509; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.64 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),8.11-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.33 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.12 (m, 1H),6.89 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.16-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.16 (m, 3H), 2.98-2.82(m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 305(S)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:Tert-butyl-N-{[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-{[(2S)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxypropyl]sulfamoyl}-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using (S)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(0.56 g, 0.58 mmol) and tert-butyl((4-(5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborinan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate(0.52 g, 1.45 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1083.

Step B :(S)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-{[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-{[(2S)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxypropyl]sulfamoyl}-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate(0.5 g, 0.46 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X bridgeC18, 19×150 mm; Mobile phase: ACN in water (10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), 5%-30%in 7 min; Detector: UV 254 nm. The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 523; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆+D₂O): δ 8.23 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (t,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.30 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (s, 2H), 3.82-3.76 (m, 1H),3.18-3.13 (m, 1H), 3.06-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.89 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.68 (m,1H).

EXAMPLE 306 (S)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminom ethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (S)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(S)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(2.00 g, 2.08 mmol) and (2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid (1.01g, 5.19 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 986.

Step B:(S)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 275, step B,using(S)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(1.50 g, 1.52 mmol) to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1049,1051 (1:1).

Step C:(S)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 275, step C,using(S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(0.98 g, 0.93 mmol) to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 996.

Step D:(S)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of(S)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.60 g, 0.60 mmol) in EA (4 mL)and MeOH (8 mL) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% Pd, 0.40 g, 0.60 mmol) at roomtemperature. Then 4 drops conc. HCl were added. The reaction mixture wasdegassed with hydrogen three times and stirred for 16 hours at 25° C.under hydrogen (about 30 atm.). The resulting mixture was filtered andthe filter cake was washed with MeOH (3×20 mL). The combined organiclayers were concentrated under vacuum to afford (S)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate as a solid, which was used in the next step without furtherpurification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1000.

Step E:(S)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 274, step D,using(S)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(0.58 g, 0.57 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions. Column: X BridgeC18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: waterwith 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 3% B to 30% B in 10 min; Detector: 254 nm. The fractions werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 540; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.19 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.94-7.78 (m, 2H), 7.02 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.54 (dd, J=7.4 Hz, 1.2 Hz,1H), 6.51-5.45 (brs, 5H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.84-3.81 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.12 (m,1H), 3.08-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.71 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLES 307-309 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 299, starting from (S)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate and the corresponding boronic acids or boronic esters, whichwere prepared as described herein, or which were available fromcommercial sources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name [M + H]⁺ 307

(S)-4-(1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)- N1-(3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 494 308

(S)-4-(2-amino-1-methyl- 1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)-N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 523 309

(S)-N1-(3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl)-4-(6- aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 470

EXAMPLE 310(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(piperazin-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(S)-di-tert-butyl2-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(S)-di-tert-butyl-2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate(1.00 g, 0.92 mmol) and (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(0.41 g, 2.30 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1094.

Step B:(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(piperazin-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(S)-di-tert-butyl-2-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate (0.70 g, 0.64 mmol) to afford thecrude product. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with thefollowing conditions: Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm 10μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 5 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN;Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 7 min; Detector: 254and 220 nm. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:534; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.17 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.55 (brs, 3H), 6.90 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),6.15 (brs, 2H), 6.04 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.16 (m, 1H), 3.06-2.89 (m,5H), 2.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 2.69-2.53 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 311(S)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N-(piperazin-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(2S)-di-tert-butyl-2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(2S)-di-tert-butyl-2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate(0.50 g, 0.46 mmol) and tert-butyl((4-(5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborinan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate(0.66 g, 1.84 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1208.

Step B:(S)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(piperazin-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(2S)-di-tert-butyl-2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate(0.3 g, 0.25 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgePrep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm, 10 μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3%B to 25% B in 7 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound. LCMS [M+1]⁺: 548; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.22(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.80(t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.30 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (s, 2H), 3.22-2.80 (m,5H), 2.71-2.67 (m, 2H); 2.55-2.51 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLES 312-313 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 310, starting from(S)-di-tert-butyl2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate and the corresponding boronic acidsor boronic esters, which were prepared as described herein, or whichwere available from commercial sources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name MW [M + H]⁺ 312

(S)-4-(6- aminopyridin-3- yl)-N1-(piperazin- 2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 494 495 313

(S)-4-(2- aminopyridin-3- yl)-N1-(piperazin- 2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 494 495

EXAMPLE 314(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(piperazin-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-di-tert-butyl2-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(R)-di-tert-butyl-2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate(1.00 g, 0.92 mmol) and (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid(0.33 g, 1.84 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1094.

Step B:(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(piperazin-2-ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-di-tert-butyl-2-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylate (0.60 g, 0.55 mmol) to afford thecrude product. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with thefollowing conditions: Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm, 10μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 5 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN;Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 7 min; Detector: 254and 220 nm. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:534; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.17 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.50 (brs, 3H), 6.90 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),6.15 (brs, 2H), 6.04 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.19-3.09 (m, 1H), 3.06-3.03 (m,3H), 2.98-2.89 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.72 (m, 2H), 2.58-2.54 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLES 315-316 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 314, starting from(R)-di-tert-butyl2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)piperazine-1,4-dicarboxylateand the corresponding boronic acids or boronic esters, which wereprepared as described herein, or which were available from commercialsources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name MW [M + H]⁺ 315

(R)-4-(6- aminopyridin-3- yl)-N1-(piperazin- 2-ylmethyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 494 495 316

(R)-4-(2- aminopyridin-3- yl)-N1-(piperazin- 2-ylmethyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 494 495

EXAMPLE 317 (R)—N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl) benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-benzyl(2-(4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(R)-benzyl2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(0.70 g, 0.71 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine (0.39 g,1.78 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 948.

Step B:(R)—N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of (R)-benzyl(2-(4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate (0.40 g, 0.42 mmol) in TFA (5 mL) wasstirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. The resulting solution was concentratedunder vacuum. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with thefollowing conditions: Column: X Bridge Prep C18, 19 mm×250 mm, 10 μm;Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flowrate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 20% B in 6 min; Detector: 254 and 220nm. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:454; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (s, 1H), 6.54 (dd, J=6.4 Hz,1.6 Hz, 1H), 3.92-3.87 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.11 (m, 1H), 3.05-3.00 (m, 1H),1.13 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

EXAMPLE 318(R)—N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(R)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate (0.65 g,0.66 mmol) and (6-bromopyridin-2-yl)boronic acid (0.13 g, 0.66 mmol):LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1011, 1013.

Step B: (R)-benzyl(2-(4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

To a solution of(R)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate (0.20 g, 0.15 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was added2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide (0.08 g, 0.74 mmol), copper(I) iodide (14.11mg, 0.07 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (0.15 g, 0.45 mmol) andN1,N2-dimethylethane-1,2-diamine (13.07 mg, 0.15 mmol) at roomtemperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 4 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was quenched with water (50 mL), and then extractedwith EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers was washed with water(3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 10% MeOH in DCM. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 948.

Step C:(R)—N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of (R)-benzyl(2-(4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate (0.12 g, 0.13 mmol) in TFA (3 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 2hours. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column:X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm, 10 μm; Mobile Phase A: waterwith 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 7 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retentiontime: 5.51 min. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:454; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.26 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.19 (brs, 3H), 6.97 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.25 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),5.88 (brs, 2H), 5.49 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.61-3.51 (m, 1H), 2.85-2.83 (m,2H), 1.05 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H).

EXAMPLE 319N¹-((3R,4S)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-4-(2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(2-((4-methoxybenzyl)amino)quinolin-8-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.45 g, 0.42 mmol) and(2-((4-methoxybenzyl) amino)quinolin-8-yl)boronic acid (0.15 g, 0.50mmol) to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1211.

Step B:N¹-((3R,4S)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-4-(2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(2-((4-methoxybenzyl)amino)quinolin-8-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.29 g, 0.24 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeC18 OBD, 100 Å, 5 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water (10 mmol/LNH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 7% B to30% B in 7 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 531; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.19(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.46(d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 6.84-6.79 (m, 1H), 6.75-6.72 (m, 2H), 6.32 (brs, 2H), 3.86-3.77 (m, 1H), 3.52-3.23 (m, 4H), 2.90-2.83 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 320N1-((3R,4S)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-4-(1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-6-yl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-6-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.80 g, 0.74 mmol) and(1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b] pyridin-6-yl)boronic acid (0.27 g, 1.64 mmol) toafford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1065.

Step B:N1-((3R,4S)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-4-(1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-6-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 274, step D,(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-6-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.49 g, 0.46 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified with the following conditions: Column: Sunfire Prep C18 OBDColumn, 10 μm, 19×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃,Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 6% B to 22% B in 9min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 505; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.42 (s, 1H),8.27 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.58 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.45-6.41 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.72 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.37 (m,1H), 3.23-3.07 (m, 3H), 2.79-2.74 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 321N¹-((3R,4S)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-4-(2-aminothiazol-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-aminothiazol-5-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-((tert-butoxy carbonyl)amino) pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.80 g, 0.74 mmol) and tert-butyl(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)thiazol-2-yl)carbamate(0.36 g, 1.12 mmol) to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1147.

Step B:N1-((3R,4S)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-4-(2-aminothiazol-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 274, step D,using(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-aminothiazol-5-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.56 g, 0.54 mmol) to affordthe crude product. The crude product was purified with the followingconditions: Column: X Bridge Prep Amide OBD Column 19×150 mm, 5 μm 13nm; Mobile Phase A: waters with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN;Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 90% B to 60% B in 10 min; Detector: 254nm. The fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 487; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆+DCl): δ8.13 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 3.68-3.60(m, 1H), 3.46-3.40 (m, 1H), 3.22-3.09 (m, 3H), 2.80-2.76 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 3224-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((3S,4R)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (3S,4R)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of (3R,4S)-tert-butyl3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (9.50 g, 8.60 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (100 mL) and water (25 mL) was added(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (3.79 g, 21.4 mmol),Na₂CO₃ (2.72 g, 25.7 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (1.98 g, 1.70 mmol). Thereaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times and stirred at80° C. for 4 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was dilutedwith water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combinedorganic layers was washed with brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with80% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:1114.

Step B:4-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((3S,4R)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 274, step D,(3S,4R)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(5.80 g, 5.20 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: AtlantisPrep C18 Column, Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃; MobilePhase B: ACN; Flow rate: 100 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 5% B in 5 min, 5%B to 20% B in 15 min; Detector: 254 nm. The fractions containing desiredproduct were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 520; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.20 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 6.46(t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.13 (brs, 2H), 6.03 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.79 (q,J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 3.52 (q, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 3.30-3.21 (m, 3H), 2.94-2.82 (m,1H).

EXAMPLE 3234-(2-((S)-1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((3S,4R)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido) pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (2.0 g, 1.80 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (12 mL) and water (3 mL) was added3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl) benzene-1,2-diamine(1.67 g, 7.21 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.57 g, 5.41 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.42 g,0.36 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogenthree times. The reaction mixture was irradiated with microwaveradiation at 100° C. for 0.5 hour under nitrogen. The resulting mixturewas diluted with water (100 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×100 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×100 mL) and brine(3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS ([M+1]⁺: 1089.

Step B: (3S,4R)-tert-butyl3-(2′-amino-3′-((R)-3-(benzyloxy)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a stirred solution of(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.75 g, 0.69 mmol) in THF (7 mL) was added(R)-3-(benzyloxy)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid (0.22 g,0.76 mmol), HATU (0.52 g, 1.38 mmol), TEA (0.29 mL, 2.07 mmol) at 0° C.The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Thereaction mixture was stirred for 3 hours at 50° C. under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA(3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×100mL) and brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]+: 1366.

Step C:(3S,4R)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-((S)-2-(benzyloxy)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

A solution of(3S,4R)-tert-butyl-3-(2′-amino-3′-((R)-3-(benzyloxy)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanamido)-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino) pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.70 g, 0.51 mmol) in AcOH (8 mL) wasstirred at 60° C. for 30 minutes. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder vacuum to afford(3S,4R)-tert-butyl-3-(4-(2-((S)-2-(benzyloxy)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate as a solid, which was used in the nextstep without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1348.

Step D:(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-amino-4-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((S)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of (3S,4R)-tert-butyl3-(4-(2-((S)-2-(benzyloxy)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.55 g, 0.48 mmol) in MeOH (7mL) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% Pd, 0.8 g, 1.05 mmol) at room temperature.The mixture was degassed hydrogen three times. The mixture was stirredfor three days under hydrogen at room temperature. The resulting mixturewas filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford thetitle compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1124.

Step E:4-(2-((S)-1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((3S,4R)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-amino-4-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((S)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.30 g, 0.27 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeShield RP18 OBD Column 19×250 mm, 10 μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 1%B to 23% B in 16 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retention time: 14.0min. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford4-(2-((S)-1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((3S,4R)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideas a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 564; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.79 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (m,1H), 7.16 (m, 1H), 4.61 (m, 1H), 4.22 (m, 3H), 3.89 (m, 1H), 3.80 (m,1H), 3.55 (m, 1H), 3.35 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLES 324-328 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 323, starting from(3R,4S)-tert-butyl3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate and the corresponding boronic acids or boronicesters, which were prepared as described herein, or which were availablefrom commercial sources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name [M + H]⁺ 324

N1-((3S,4R)-4- aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-4- (2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 531 325

N1-((3S,4R)-4- aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-4- (2-aminothiazol-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 487 326

N1-((3S,4R)-4- aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-4- (1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-6-yl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 505 327

3′-(2-amino-1H-imidazol- 4-yl)-N4-((3S,4R)-4- aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′- biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 546 328

N1-((3S,4R)-4- aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-4- (imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 505

EXAMPLE 3294-(2-Amino-7-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N142-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: Tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-amino-7-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-((4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.9 g, 0.96 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (6 mL) and water (2 mL) was added(2-amino-7-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.33 g, 1.73mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.17 g, 0.15 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.31 g, 2.89 mmol). Thereaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reactionmixture was irradiated with microwave radiation at 100° C. for 50minutes. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (30 mL), and thenextracted with EA (3×30 mL). The combined organic layers was washed withwater (3×30 mL) and brine (3×30 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 10% MeOH in DCM. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-amino-7-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-((4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate as a solid: [M+1]⁺: 953.

Step B:4-(2-Amino-7-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl(2-(4-(2-amino-7-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-((4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate (0.50 g, 0.53 mmol) to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm 10 μm; MobilePhase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate:25 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm:The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 493; ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆+D₂O): δ 8.17 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),6.36 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.03 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.20 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H),2.92 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.19 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 330(S)-4-(2-(1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl(1-((2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)-3-hydroxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate

To a stirred solution of2′,3′-diamino-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide(2.0 g, 2.34 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) was added(R)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-hydroxypropanoic acid (0.53 g, 2.57mmol), HATU (1.78 g, 4.67 mmol), TEA (0.98 mL, 7.01 mmol). The mixturewas degassed with nitrogen three times. The mixture was stirred for 5hours at room temperature under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasdiluted with water (200 mL), and then extracted with DCM (3×200 mL). Thecombined organic layers was washed with water (3×200 mL) and brine(3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1043.

Step B: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl)carbamate

A solution of(R)-tert-butyl(1-((2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)-3-hydroxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate(2.0 g, 1.92 mmol) in AcOH was stirred at 60° C. for 30 min. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound, which was used in the next step without further purification:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1025.

Step C:2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((S)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

To a stirred solution of(S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl)carbamate(1.50 g, 1.50 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added TBAF (1.90 g, 6 mmol) at 0°C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The mixturewas diluted with EA (100 mL), washed with saturated aqueous KHSO₄ (5×100mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound, which was usedin the next step without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 925.

Step D:Tert-butyl-N-[(1S)-1-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl]carbamate

To a stirred solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((S)-1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (0.50 g, 0.54 mmol) was added tert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate(0.17 g, 1.10 mmol), TEA (0.22 mL, 1.60 mmol) at 0° C. for 10 minutes.The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Then NCS (0.15 g,1.10 mmol) was added to the mixture. The mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 1.5 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was dissolved with EA (50 mL), washed withbrine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography, eluted with 75% EA in PE. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1083.

Step E:(S)-4-(2-(1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-[(1S)-1-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl]carbamate(0.50 g, 0.46 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgePrep C18 OBD Column, 5 μm, 19×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min; Gradient: 5%B to 25% B in 10 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 523; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ8.69-8.67 (m, 1H), 8.15-8.10 (m, 1H), 7.83-7.77 (m, 1H), 7.51-7.44 (m,1H), 7.33-7.14 (m, 1H), 4.90-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.21-4.17 (m, 2H), 3.46 (t,J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.20 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H).

EXAMPLE 331 (R)-4-(2-(1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d] imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:Tert-butyl-N-[(1S)-1-{[2-amino-3-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)phenyl]carbamoyl}-2-(benzyloxy)ethyl]carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 274, step D,usingtert-butyl(2-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamateand (S)-3-(benzyloxy)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid toafford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1191.

Step B:Tert-butyl-N-[(1R)-2-(benzyloxy)-1-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]ethyl]carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 323, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-[(1S)-1-{[2-amino-3-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)phenyl]carbamoyl}-2-(benzyloxy)ethyl]carbamate to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1173.

Step C:Tert-butyl-N-[(1R)-1-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl]carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 323, step D,usingtert-butyl-N-[(1R)-2-(benzyloxy)-1-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]ethyl]carbamateto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1083.

Step D:(R)-4-(2-(1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-[(1R)-1-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl]carbamateto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 523; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.69 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.90-4.81(m, 1H), 4.21-4.18 (m, 2H), 3.46 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.19 (t, J=5.6 Hz,2H).

EXAMPLE 332(R)-2-amino-N-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

Step A:Methyl-2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.85 g, 0.91 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (6 mL) and water (1.5 mL) were addedPd(PPh₃)₄ (0.21 g, 0.18 mmol), methyl2-amino-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl) benzoate (0.76g, 2.73 mmol, prepared by following details described in Bioorganic andMedicinal Chemistry Letters, 2012, 22: 3327-3331) and Na₂CO₃ (0.29 g,2.73 mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was degassed withnitrogen three times. The resulting mixture was warmed to 80° C. andstirred for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was dilutedwith water (50 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordmethyl-2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylateas a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 957.

Step B:2-Amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid

To a stirred solution of methyl-2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate (0.6 g, 0.63mmol) in THF (3 mL) and MeOH (3 mL) was added NaOH (0.40 g, 10 mmol) atroom temp. The reaction solution was stirred for 16 hours. The pH valueof the solution was adjusted to 4 with HCl (20%). The mixture wasfiltered. The filtrate was washed with water to afford2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 943.

Step C:Benzyl-N-[(2R)-1-{[2-amino-3-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)phenyl]formamido}-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl]carbamate

To a solution of2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid(0.48 g, 0.51 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) were added (R)-benzyl(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate (0.23 g, 1.02 mmol), HATU (0.39g, 1.02 mmol) and DIEA (0.13 g, 1.02 mmol) with stirring at 0° C. Thereaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The resultingmixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 3 hours at roomtemp. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (50 mL), and thenextracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers was washed withwater (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 67% EA in PE.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1149.

Step D:(R)-2-amino-N-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using benzylN-[(2R)-1-{[2-amino-3-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)phenyl]formamido}-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl]carbamate (0.29 g, 0.25 mmol) to affordthe crude product. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with thefollowing conditions: Column: X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm,19×250 mm; 0° C. Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, MobilePhase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to 3% B in 8 min;Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retention time: 5.6 min. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound : LCMS [M+1]⁺: 555; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.63 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd,J=7.6 Hz, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.08-7.00 (m, 2H), 3.82 (dd, J=11.6 Hz, 4.0 Hz,1H), 3.70 (dd, J=11.6 Hz, 6.0 Hz-1H), 3.66-3.63 (m, 2H), 3.50-3.48 (m,1H), 3.43-3.39 (m, 2H), 3.18 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H).

EXAMPLE 333(S)-2-amino-N-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

Step A: Tert-butylN-[(2S)-1-{[2-amino-3-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-{2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl}phenyl)phenyl]formamido}-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl]carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 332, step C,using (S)-tert-butyl (1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1115.

Step B:(S)-2-amino-N-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using tert-butylN-[(2S)-1-{[2-amino-3-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-{2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl}phenyl)phenyl]formamido}-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl]carbamate to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 555; ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.65 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.84-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.14-7.13 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.81 (m, 1H), 3.74-3.66 (m,3H), 3.53-3.40 (m, 3H), 3.19-3.18 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 334N-(2-aminoethyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

Step A:Methyl-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.6 g, 0.64 mmol) in 1, 4-dioxane (20 mL) and water (7 mL) were addedPd(PPh₃)₄ (0.15 g, 0.13 mmol), (3-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl)boronic acid(0.35 g, 1.93 mmol, prepared by following the details described inOrganic Letters, 2006, 8: 305-307) and Na₂CO₃ (0.20 g, 1.93 mmol) atroom temperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times.The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen.The resulting mixture was diluted with water (200 mL), and thenextracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layers was washedwith water (3×200 mL) and brine (3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 50% EA inPE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:942.

Step B:3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid

To a stirred solution of methyl3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate(0.5 g, 0.53 mmol) in THF (5 mL) and MeOH (5 mL) was added aqueous LiOHsolution (1 M) (5 mL, 5.00 mmol) at room temperature. The solution wasstirred for 16 hours at room temperature. The pH value of the reactionsolution was adjusted to 4 with aqueous HCl (20%). The resulting mixturewas filtered. The filter cake was washed with water and dried in an ovento afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 928.

Step C:Tert-butyl-N-[2-({[(2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-{3-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)carbamoyl]phenyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1{3}-oxidane]sulfinyl}amino)ethyl]carbamate

To a stirred solution of3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid (0.2 g, 0.22 mmol), HATU (0.12 g, 0.32 mmol) and tert-butyl(2-aminoethyl)carbamate (0.14 g, 0.86 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added DIEA(0.06 mL, 0.32 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was degassed withnitrogen three times. The solution was stirred at 0° C. for 4 hoursunder nitrogen. The resulting solution was diluted with water (50 mL)and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers was washedwith brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 45% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1070.

Step D:N-(2-aminoethyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-[2-({[(2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-{3-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)carbamoyl]phenyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1{3}-oxidane]sulfinyl}amino)ethyl]carbamate(0.2 g, 0.20 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeC18 OBD Prep Column, 100 Å, 5 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water(0.05% TFA), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% Bto 30% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 nm. The fractions containing desiredproduct were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordN-(2-aminoethyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamideas a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 510; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.58 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.68 (m,1H), 7.41-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.21-7.19 (m, 1H), 3.67-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.67-3.64(m, 2H), 3.18-3.12 (m, 4H).

EXAMPLE 335(R)—N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(1,2-diaminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: Tert-butyl(2-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine (2.51g, 10.71 mmol, prepared as described in WO2006/005915 or availablecommercially) in 1,4-dioxane (25 mL) and water (12 mL) were added Na₂CO₃(1.70 g, 16.06 mmol),tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(5.00 g, 5.35 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.62 g, 0.54 mmol) at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three timesand stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixturewas diluted with water (200 mL) and extracted with EA (3×250 mL). Thecombined organic layers was washed with water (3×500 mL) and brine(3×500 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 65% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 914.

Step B:Tert-butyl-N-{2-[(4-{2-amino-3-[(2R)-2,3-bis({[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino})propanamido]phenyl}-2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]ethyl}carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(1.10 g, 1.20 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added(R)-2,3-bis((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid (0.55 g, 1.8mmol), TEA (0.5 mL, 3.60 mmol) and HATU (1.60 g, 4.21 mmol) at 0° C. for10 minutes. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times and wasstirred at 0° C. for 1.5 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue wasdiluted with EA (100 mL), and washed with water (3×40 mL) and brine (40mL). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1200.

Step C: Tert-butylN-[(2R)-2-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]-2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl]carbamate

A solution oftert-butyl-N-{2-[(4-{2-amino-3-[(2R)-2,3-bis({[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino})propanamido]phenyl}-2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]ethyl}carbamate(1.10 g, 0.92 mmol) in AcOH (10 mL) was stirred for 0.5 hour at 60° C.The solvent was removed under vacuum to afford the title compound, whichwas used in the next step without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺:1182.

Step D:(R)—N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(1,2-diaminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of tert-butyl-N-[(2R)-2-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]-2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl]carbamate(1.00 g, 0.85 mmol) in TFA (10 mL) was stirred for 1 hour at roomtemperature. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was co-evaporated with anisole (3×8 mL) under vacuum and used inthe next step without further purification. The crude product was addedto TFA (10 mL). The solution was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. Theresulting solution was concentrated under vacuum and used in the nextstep without further purification. The crude product was dissolved inTHF (10 mL) and water (10 mL). To the mixture was added NaOH (0.40 g, 10mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 hours at room temp. Theresulting solution was concentrated under vacuum. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeBEH C18 OBD Prep Column, 19×250 mm, 10 μm; Mobile Phase A: waters with10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient:3% B to 20% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 522; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.58 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.55(m, 1H), 7.33-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.04 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 4.86-4.81 (m, 1H),3.69-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.47 (m, 1H), 3.43-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.18-3.12 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 2H).

EXAMPLE 336(S)—N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(1,2-diaminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:Tert-butyl-N-{2-[(4-{2-amino-3-[(2S)-2,3-bis({[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino})propanamido]phenyl}-2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]ethyl}carbamate

To a solution oftert-butyl(2-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate (1.00 g, 1.10 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added(S)-2,3-bis((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid (0.50 g, 1.60mmol), TEA (0.45 mL, 3.30 mmol) and HATU (1.45 g, 3.80 mmol) at 0° C.for 10 minutes. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times andwas stirred at 0° C. for 1.5 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixturewas filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas diluted with EA (100 mL). The organic phase was washed with water(3×60 mL) and brine (3×40 mL). The organic layer was dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1200.

Step B:Tert-butyl-N-[(1S)-1-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]-2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl]carbamate

A solution oftert-butyl-N-{2-[(4-{2-amino-3-[(2S)-2,3-bis({[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino})propanamido]phenyl}-2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]ethyl}carbamate(1.00 g, 0.83 mmol) in AcOH (10 mL) was stirred for 0.5 hour at 60° C.The solvent was removed under vacuum to afford crude title compound,which was used in the next step without further purification: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 1182.

Step C:(S)—N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(1,2-diaminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of tert-butyl-N-[(1S)-1-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]-2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl]carbamate(0.90 g, 0.76 mmol) in TFA (10 mL) was stirred for 1 hour at roomtemperature. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was co-evaporated with anisole (3×8 mL) under vacuum and useddirectly in the next step without further purification. The crudeproduct was added TFA (10 mL). The solution was stirred at 80° C. for 1hour. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum and useddirectly in the next step without further purification. The crudeproduct was dissolved in THF (10 mL) and water (10 mL). To the mixturewas added NaOH (400 mg, 10 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for 2hours at room temperature. The resulting solution was concentrated undervacuum. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: XBridge BEH C₁₈ OBD Prep Column, 19×250 mm, 10 μm;Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flowrate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to 20% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220nm. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:522; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.57 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (d,J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 4.72-4.70 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.42-3.40 (m, 2H),3.20-3.18 (m, 3H).

EXAMPLE 337N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:Tert-butyl(3-((2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)-3-oxopropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 331, step A,using 3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1027.

Step B: Tert-butyl(2-(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)ethyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 331, step B,usingtert-butyl(3-((2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)-3-oxopropyl)carbamateto afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1009.

Step C:2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 331, step C,usingtert-butyl(2-(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)ethyl)carbamateto afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 909.

Step D:Tert-butyl-N-{2-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]ethyl}carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 331, step D,using2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid to afford the title compound as a solid LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1067.

Step E:N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-{2-[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]ethyl}carbamateto afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 507; ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.70 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.74(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),3.67-3.62 (m, 2H), 3.58-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.43 (m, 2H), 3.20-3.16 (m,2H).

EXAMPLE 3385′-Amino-N4-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(2-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-5′-oxo-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(3.00 g, 3.20 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (35 mL) and water (8 mL) was added(3-oxocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)boronic acid (1.80 g, 12.80 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (1.02g, 9.60 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.74 g, 0.64 mmol) at room temperature. Themixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 24 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasdiluted with water (50 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordtert-butyl(2-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-5′-oxo-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamateas a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 902.

Step B:Tert-butyl(2-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-5′-((S)-1,1-dimethylethylsulfinamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution oftert-butyl(2-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-5′-oxo-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(2.50 g, 2.80 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added(S)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide (1.68 g, 12.80 mmol), Ti(OiPr)₄ (40mL) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for2 hours. Then the reaction mixture was cooled to the room temperature.NaBH₄ (0.42 g, 11.10 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture wasstirred for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (100mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with water (3×100 mL) and brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with30% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford tert-butyl(2-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-5′-((S)-1,1-dimethylethylsulfinamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamateas an oil: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1007.

Step C:5′-Amino-N4-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide

To a stirred solution oftert-butyl(2-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-5′-((S)-1,1-dimethylethylsulfinamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(1.15 g, 1.31 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) was added a solution ofsatuarated HCl in dioxane (20 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred atroom temp. for 1 hour. The resulting solution was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was co-evaporated with anisole (3×3 mL) under vacuumand used directly in the next step without further purification. Thecrude product was added TFA (10 mL). The solution was stirred at 80° C.for 1 hour. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum. Thecrude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions:Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm 10 μm; Mobile Phase A:water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min;Gradient: 5% B to 35% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retentiontime: 6.51 min. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford5′-amino-N4-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamideas a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 443; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, D₂O+DCl): δ 6.42 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 5.85 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 3.48 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 1.77 (s,1H), 1.37 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 1.21 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), −0.38-−0.14 (m,6H).

EXAMPLES 339 AND 340(R)-5′-amino-N4-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamideand(S)-5′-amino-N4-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-5′-oxo-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 338, step A,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(1.00 g, 1.04 mmol) to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 928.

Step B:(3R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-5′-((S)-1,1-dimethylethylsulfinamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 338, step B,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-5′-oxo-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.60 g, 0.65 mmol) to afford the title compound as a foam: LCMS [M+1]⁺:1033.

Step C:(R)-5′-amino-N4-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamideand(S)-5′-amino-N4-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide

The title compounds were prepared as described for EXAMPLE 338, step C,using(3R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-5′-((S)-1,1-dimethylethylsulfinamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.50 g, 0.50 mmol) to afford the crude isomers. The isomers wereseparated by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeC18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: waterwith 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min;Gradient: 2% B to 18% B in 12 min; 254 nm/220 nm; retention time 6.50min and 6.80 min; Temperature: 25° C. The faster-eluting enantiomer of(R)-5′-amino-N4-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamidewas obtained: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 469; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, D₂O+DCl): δ 5.91 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.30 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 2.93 (d, J=16.4 Hz, 1H),1.65-1.60 (m, 1H), 1.20 (brs, 1H), 0.96-0.72 (m, 4H), −0.34-−0.39 (m,1H), −0.41-−0.43 (m, 4H), −0.80-−1.20 (m, 3H). The slower-elutingenantiomer of(S)-5′-amino-N4-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamidewas obtained: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 469; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, D₂O+DCl): δ 5.91 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.30 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.93 (d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H),1.67-1.61 (m, 1H), 1.23 (brs, 1H), 0.95-0.91 (m, 2H), 0.90-0.72 (m, 2H),−0.34-−0.41 (m, 1H), −0.49-−0.59 (m, 2H), −0.61-−1.30 (m, 5H).

EXAMPLE 3414′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-N-(3-aminopropyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

Step A:Tert-butyl-N-{2-[(2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-{3-[(3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}propyl)carbamoyl]phenyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]ethyl}carbamate

To a stirred solution of3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid (0.20 g, 0.22 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added tert-butyl(3-aminopropyl)carbamate (0.15 g, 0.86 mmol), HATU (0.12 g, 0.32 mmol)and DIEA (0.06 mL, 0.32 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was degassedwith nitrogen three times. The mixture was stirred for 4 hours at roomtemp. under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (50mL), and then extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1084.

Step B:4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-N-(3-aminopropyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-{2-[(2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-{3-[(3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}propyl)carbamoyl]phenyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]ethyl}carbamate (0.15 g, 0.14 mmol) to afford the crude product. Thecrude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions:Column: X Select CSH Prep C18 OBD Column, 5 μm, 19×150 mm; Mobile PhaseA: water with 0.05% NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 5% B to 35% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retentiontime: 6.78 min. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:524. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.60 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.81-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.38 (m, 1H),7.26-7.23 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.47 (m, 2H), 3.51-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.20-3.16 (m,2H), 3.08-2.98 (m, 2H), 2.09-1.93 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 3424-((3S)-3-aminocyclohexyl)-N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:4-((3S)-3-aminocyclohexyl)-N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a stirred solution of5′-amino-N4-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide(0.10 g, 0.22 mmol) in conc. HCl (1 mL) and MeOH (6 mL) was added PtO₂(30 mg, 0.13 mmol). The reaction mixture was degassed with hydrogenthree times and stirred for 18 hours at 45° C. under hydrogen (20 atm).The resulting solution was filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm, 10 μm;Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flowrate: 25 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 35% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220nm. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M−1]⁻:443; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, D₂O+DCl): δ 6.41 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.03 (d, J=8.7Hz, 1H), 1.67 (s, 1H), 1.32 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 1.17 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 2H),0.10 (s, 1H), −0.08 (s, 2H), −0.25 (s, 2H), −0.37 (d, J=17.0 Hz, 3H),−0.60 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 343N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:2′,3′-Diamino-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide

To a stirred solution of3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine (2.7g, 11.4 mmol) in dioxane (30 mL) and water (10 mL) was added Na₂CO₃ (1.8g, 17.13 mmol),3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide (5.00 g, 5.71 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (1.98 g, 1.71 mmol)at room temp. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was diluted with water (200 mL), and then extractedwith EA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water(3×200 mL) and brine (3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 856.

Step B:Tert-butyl(2-((2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate

To a solution of2′,3′-diamino-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide(2.00 g, 2.34 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was added2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetic acid (0.82 g, 4.67 mmol), HATU(1.33 g, 3.50 mmol) and DIEA (1.83 mL, 10.50 mmol) with stirring at 0°C. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reactionmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 4 hours under nitrogen. The resultingmixture was diluted with water (50 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×20mL). The combined organic layers was washed with water (3×20 mL) andbrine (3×20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography, eluted with 75% EA in PE. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1013.

Step C: Tert-butyl((4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate

To AcOH (20 mL) was added tert-butyl (2-((2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate(2.4 g, 2.37 mmol) with stirring at room temp. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 30 minutes. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 70% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 995.

Step D:2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

To a solution oftert-butyl((4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate(1.20 g, 1.21 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added TBAF (1 M solution in THF)(4.84 mL, 4.84 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (50 mL) andextracted with EA (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers was washed withKHSO₄ (saturated, 5×30 mL) and brine (3×20 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum toafford the title compound, which was used in the next step withoutfurther purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 895.

Step E:Tert-butyl-N-{[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinic acid (0.5 g, 0.56 mmol) in THF(20 mL) was added NCS (0.12 g, 1.12 mmol), TEA (0.24 mL, 1.68 mmol) andtert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (90 mg, 0.56 mmol) with stirring at0° C. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reactionmixture was stirred at room temp. for 4 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA(3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×50 mL)and brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 90% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1053.

Step F:N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-{[4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate(0.37 g, 0.35 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeC18 OBD Prep Column, 100 Å, 5 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water(0.05% NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5%B to 30% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 nm; Retention time: 6.82 min. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 493; ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.70 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.84-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.16 (m, 1H), 4.75 (s, 2H),3.46-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.19 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 3444′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-N-((3R,4R)-4-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

Step A:(3R,4R)-tert-butyl-3-(3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-ylcarboxamido)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 341, step A,using (3R,4R)-tert-butyl 3-amino-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate toafford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1112.

Step B:4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-N-((3R,4R)-4-hydroxypyrrolidin-3-yl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(3R,4R)-tert-butyl-3-(3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-ylcarboxamido)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylateto afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 552; ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.58 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H),7.82 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.33 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.48-4.32 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.50 (m, 3H), 3.40-3.37 (m, 2H),3.33-3.31 (s, 1H), 3.16-3.13 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 345N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: Tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution oftert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(3.0 g, 3.21 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (30 mL) and water (6 mL) was added(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid (1.56 g, 8.03 mmol), Na₂CO₃(1.02 g, 9.64 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.74 g, 0.64 mmol) at roomtemperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was diluted with water (70 mL) and extracted with EA(3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×100mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 956.

Step B: Tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate (2.0 g, 2.09 mmol) and Cu₂Br (0.56 g,2.51 mmol) in ACN (20 mL) was added tert-butyl nitrite (0.35 g, 3.35mmol) dropwise at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers was washed with brine (3×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 40% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1019, 1021 (1:1).

Step C: Tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution oftert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate (1.20 g, 1.18 mmol) in DMSO (8 mL) was addedcyanocopper (0.32 g, 3.53 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred at100° C. for 4 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was quenchedwith Na₂CO₃ aqueous solution (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×100 mL), driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography andeluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 966.

Step D: Tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution oftert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate (0.55 g, 0.57 mmol) in EA (5 mL) andconc. HCl (2 drops) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% wt, 0.11 g, 0.16 mmol) atroom temperature. The mixture was degassed with hydrogen three times.The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 h under hydrogen (20atm). The resulting mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 80% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 970.

Step E:N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl(2-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate (0.20 g, 0.21 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: XBridge Prep C 18 OBD Column, 19×150 mm, 5 μm, Mobile Phase A: water with10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient:5% B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 510; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆+D₂O): δ 8.23 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 7.05 (t,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.61 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 3.26 (t, J=6.3 Hz,2H), 2.98 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H).

EXAMPLE 346(R)—N-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

Step A:Tert-butyl-N-{2-[(2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-(3-{[(2S)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxypropyl]carbamoyl}phenyl)-3-[(4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]ethyl}carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 341, step A,using (S)-tert-butyl (3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate to afford thetitle compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1100.

Step B:(R)—N-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-((2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 341, step B,usingtert-butyl-N-{2-[(2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-(3-{[(2S)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxypropyl]carbamoyl}phenyl)-3-[(4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]ethyl}carbamate to afford the title compound as asolid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 540; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.61 (d, J=8.1Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.80 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.63 (m, 1H),7.43-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.24 (m, 1H), 4.05-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.52 (m,2H), 3.49-3.41 (m, 2H), 3.25-3.08 (m, 3H), 2.91-2.85 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 347 (S)—N-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

Step A:tert-butyl-N-{2-[(2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-(3-{[(2S)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxypropyl]carbamoyl}phenyl)-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]ethyl}carbamate

To a solution of3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid (0.25 g, 0.26 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was added (R)-tert-butyl(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.2 g, 1.08 mmol) and HATU (0.2 g,0.54 mmol). DIEA (70 mg, 0.54 mmol) was added at 0° C. The resultingmixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours under nitrogen. The resultingmixture was diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 60% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound as asolid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1100.

Step B:(R)—N-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-{2-[(2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-(3-{[(2S)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxypropyl]carbamoyl}phenyl)-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]ethyl}carbamate (0.27 g, 0.25 mmol) to afford thecrude product. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with thefollowing conditions: Column: XBridge Prep C18 OBD Column 19×150 mm, 5μm; Mobile Phase A: water (50 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flowrate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220nm. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:540; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.41-8.39 (m, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.81 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.21(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.50 (brs, 3H), 3.89-3.69 (m,1H), 3.32-3.28 (m, 3H), 3.04 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.91-2.82 (m, 1H),2.75-2.58 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 348N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(1-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-6-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(2-((4′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl])-4-sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a stirred mixture of tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(2 g, 2.14 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL) and water (4 mL) were addedPd(PPh₃)₄ (0.50 g, 0.43 mmol), tert-butyl(2-((2-amino-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate(2.02 g, 5.35 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (0.68 g, 6.43 mmol) at room temperature.The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixturewas stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixturewas diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (3×100 mL) and brine(3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 80% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1057.

Step B: tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-6-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a stirred mixture of tert-butyl(2-((4′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl])-4-sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.7 g, 0.66 mmol) in trimethyl orthoformate (5 mL, 45.2 mmol) was addeda few drops of AcOH at room temperature. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 1 hour. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography and eluted with 65% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1067.

Step C:N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(1-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-6-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(1-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-6-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.5 g, 0.47 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeC18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water(10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 1% B to 3% B in 10 min; Detector: 254 and 210 nm; Retentiontime: 6.31 min. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:507; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 9.64 (s, 1H), 8.62 (d, J=10.8 Hz,1H), 8.07 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H),7.31 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 4.90-4.80 (m, 2H), 3.60-3.56 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.44(m, 2H), 3.17-3.13 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLES 349-361 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 329, starting from tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamateand the corresponding boronic acids or boronic esters, which wereprepared as described herein, or which were available from commercialsources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name MW [M + H]⁺ 349

(R)-3′-((2-amino-3- hydroxypropyl) amino)-N4-(2- aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′- biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 511 512 350

(S)-3′-((2-amino-3- hydroxypropyl) amino)-N4-(2- aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′- biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 511 512 351

(R)-3′-((3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl) amino)-N4-(2- aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′- biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 511 512 352

(S)-3′-((3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl) amino)N4-(2- aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′- biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 511 512 353

3′-(2-amino-1H- imidazol-4-yl)-N4- (2-aminoethyl)-2- (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 504 505 354

3′-((2-amino-3- hydroxypropyl)thio)- N4-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)- [1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 528 529 355

N1-(2-aminoethyl)- 4-(2-aminoquinolin- 8-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 489 490 356

(R)-3′-((3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl)thio)- N4-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)- [1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4- disulfonamide 528 529 357

(S)-5′-(3-amino-2- hydroxypropylthio)- N4-(2-aminoethyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)biphenyl-3,4- disulfonamide 528 529 358

N1-(2-aminoethyl)- 4-(2-aminopyridin- 3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 439 440 359

N1-(2-aminoethyl)- 4-(1H-pyrrolo[3,2- b]pyridin-6-yl)-3- (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 463 462 [M − 1]⁻ 360

N1-(2-aminoethyl)- 4-(quinolin-5-yl)-3- (2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 474 475 361

N1-(2-aminoethyl)- 4-(imidazo[1,2- a]pyridin-8-yl)-3- (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 463 464

EXAMPLE 362(R)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using (R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(1.0 g, 1.04 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine (0.46 g,2.08 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 930.

Step B:(R)-3-amino-2-(4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.39 g, 0.42 mmol) to afford the crude product of(R)-3-amino-2-(4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl2,2,2-trifluoroacetate as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 806.

Step C:(R)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of(R)-3-amino-2-(4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (0.15 g, 0.265 mmol) in MeOH (3 mL) was added asolution of NaOH (42.4 mg, 1.061 mmol) in water (3 mL) at 0° C. Themixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: XBridgeShield RP18 OBD Column, 5 μm, 19×150 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 2%B to 19% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 nm; Retention time: 6.67 min. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 470; ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD₃OD+DCl) δ 8.37 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.54(d, J=5.6Hz, 1H), 6.15 (s, 1H), 6.05 (d, J=5.6Hz, 1H), 3.76-3.62 (m,1H), 3.49-3.41 (m, 1H), 3.39-3.31 (m, 1H), 3.11-3.01 (m, 1H), 3.01-2.89(m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 363(R)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using (R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(2.80 g, 2.90 mmol) and 2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-ylboronic acid (1.60 g,5.81 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 986.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate 0.65 g, 0.62 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane

To a suspension of tert-butyl nitrite (0.22 g, 2.11 mmol) and copper(II) cromide (0.36 g, 1.58 mmol) in ACN (15 mL) was added (R)-tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(1.30 g, 1.32 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 4 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasdiluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (3×200 mL) and brine(3×200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography and eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1049, 1051 (1:1).

Step C: (R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.65 g, 0.62 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (6.0 mL) was added Zn(CN)₂ (0.22 g, 1.86 mmol), 3rdGeneration t-Bu XPhos precatalyst (98 mg, 0.12 mmol) at roomtemperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 55° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography and eluted with 50% EA inPE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:996.

Step D:(R)-tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of (R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.20 g, 0.20 mmol) in MeOH (2.5mL) and EA (2.5 mL) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% wt, 28.2 mg, 0.04 mmol).The mixture was degassed with hydrogen three times. The reaction mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 4 hours under hydrogen. Theresulting mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography andeluted with 91% EA in MeOH. The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1000.

Step E:(R)-3-amino-2-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using (R)-tert-butyl(2-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(0.10 g, 0.10 mmol) to afford the crude product of(R)-3-amino-2-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl2,2,2-trifluoroacetate as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 636.

Step F:(R)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of(R)-3-amino-2-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-sulfamoyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (75 mg, 0.12 mmol) in MeOH (1 mL) was added asolution of NaOH (19 mg, 0.47 mmol) in water (1 mL) at 0° C. Thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: XBridge C18OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient:4% B to 23% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 540; ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆+DCl): δ 8.24 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.02 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 3.20-3.15 (m, 2H),2.90-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.68-2.72 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 364(R)—N¹-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using (R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(1.50 g, 1.56 mmol) and2-bromo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridine (0.89 g,3.11 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 993, 995 (1:1).

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(6-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido)pyridin-2-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(0.72 g, 0.72 mmol) 1,4-dioxane (6 mL) was added2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide (0.41 g, 3.62 mmol),N1,N2-dimethylethane-1,2-diamine (63.9 mg, 0.72 mmol), CuI (69.0 mg,0.36 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (0.23 g, 2.17 mmol) at room temperature. Thereaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times and irradiatedwith microwave radiation at 120° C. for 1.5 hours. The resulting mixturewas diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (3×100 mL) and brine(3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 60% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1026.

Step C:(R)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of (R)-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(6-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido)pyridin-2-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.23 g, 0.22 mmol) in TFA(2 mL) was stirred for 1 hour at room temperature. The resultingsolution was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was co-evaporatedwith anisole (3×5 mL) under vacuum and used in the next step withoutfurther purification. TFA (2 mL) was added to the crude product. Thesolution was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The resulting solution wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in THF (2 mL), andto the mixture was added NaOH (2 mL, 2 M). The reaction mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen 3 times and stirred for 2 hours at roomtemperature. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum. Thecrude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions:Column: X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; MobilePhase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate:20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 7 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 470; ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD₃OD+DCl) δ 8.46 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.15(t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.39 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.01 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),3.74-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.39 (m, 2H), 3.05 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H).

EXAMPLE 365(R)—N1-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-benzyl(1-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-((2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate

To a mixture of (R)-benzyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate(0.8 g, 0.8 mmol), 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridine-2-amine (0.44 g, 2.0 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.19 g, 0.16 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (10 mL) was added a solution of Na₂CO₃ (0.26 g, 2.4 mmol) inwater (2.5 mL) at room temperature. The mixture was degassed withnitrogen three times and stirred for 12 hours at 80° C. under nitrogen.The resulting mixture was allowed to cool to room temperature, dilutedwith water (150 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (200 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with10% MeOH in EA to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 964.

Step B:(R)—N1-(2-amino-3-hydroxypropyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of(R)-benzyl(1-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)carbamate (0.54 g, 0.56 mmol) in TFA(5 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The resulting mixture wasallowed to cool to room temperature. The residue was dissolved with HCl((30 mL, 1 mol/L). The aqueous phase was extracted with EA (10 mL) andwas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by Prep-HPLCwith the following conditions: Column: X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: waters with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃,Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to 20% B in 8min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm, to afford the title compound: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 470; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.18 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (s, 1H), 7.49-7.15 (brs, 3H), 6.72(d, J=6.0 Hz,1H), 6.15 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.99 (brs, 2H), 5.29-5.09 (brs, 1H),3.59-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.21-3.15 (m, 2H), 3.11-3.02 (m, 1 H).

EXAMPLE 366(S)-4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N¹-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:3-(2-Aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step A,using (2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid (2.99 g, 15.41 mmol) toafford the desired compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 898.

Step B:4-(2-Aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step B,using3-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(3.0 g, 3.34 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 798.

Step C:(S)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-((4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step C,using4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (0.50 g, 0.63 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1011.

Step D:(S)-4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step D,using(S)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-((4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.35 g, 0.35 mmol) to afford thedesired compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 551; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.73 (dd, J=8.2 Hz, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),7.78 (dd, J=8.1 Hz, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.16 (m, 1H),3.86-3.55 (m, 6H), 2.58 (m, 1H), 2.41 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 367(R)-4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-((4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step C,using4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (500 mg, 0.627 mmol) and (S)-tert-butyl3-amino-3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (202 mg, 0.940 mmol):LCMS (ESI) [M+1]⁺: 1011.

Step B:(R)-4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-N1-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step D,using (R)-tert-butyl3-amino-3-((4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.35 g, 0.35 mmol) to afford thedesired compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 551; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.73 (dd, J=8.2 Hz, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),7.78 (dd, J =8 .1 Hz, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.04 (m, 1H),3.81 (dd, J=13.4 Hz, 3.6 Hz, 1H), 3.72-3.69 (m, 1H), 3.68-3.53 (m, 4H),2.65-2.49 (m, 1H), 2.42-2.38 (m, 1H)

EXAMPLE 368(S)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:3-(6-Aminopyridin-3-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step A,using 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine(2.83 g, 12.84 mmol): LCMS ([M+1]⁺: 842.

Step B:4-(6-Aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step B,using3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamideto(2.4 g, 2.85 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 742.

Step C:(S)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-((4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step C,using4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (0.40 g, 0.54 mmol) to afford the desired compound as a solid: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 955.

Step D:(S)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step D,using(S)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-((4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.28 g, 0.29 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 495; ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.69 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.71 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=9.2 Hz, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=9.2Hz, 1H), 3.78 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (m, 1H), 3.59 (m, 4H), 2.54 (m,1H), 2.41 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 369(R)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl3-amino-3-((4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step C,using4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinic acid (0.40 g, 0.54 mmol) and (S)-tert-butyl3-amino-3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.17 g, 0.81 mmol) toafford the desired compound as a solid: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 955.

Step B:(R)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-N1-((3-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 250, step D,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-amino-3-((4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.26 g, 0.27 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 495; ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.69 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=9.2 Hz, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=9.2 Hz,1H), 3.78 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.54 (m, 4H), 2.54 (m,1H), 2.46-2.35 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 370 (S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of (S)-benzyl-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate(1.0 g, 0.91 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (7 mL) and water (3 mL) was added(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.32 g, 1.82 mmol),Na₂CO₃ (0.29 g, 2.73 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.21 g, 0.18 mmol) at roomtemperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA(3×100 mL). The combined organic layers was washed with water (3×100 mL)and brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography and eluted with 10% MeOH in DCM. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1102.

Step B:(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of (S)-benzyl tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate(0.68 g, 0.62 mmol) was added conc. HCl (1 mL, 12.3 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. The resulting solution wasconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLCwith the following conditions: Column: XBridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃,Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 5% B in 12min; Detector: 254 nm; Retention time: 6.54 min. The fractionscontaining desired product were combind and concentrated under vacuum toafford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 508;¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆+D₂O): δ 8.24 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.81 (m, 1H), 6.95 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.62-6.53 (m, 1H), 6.13-6.07 (m, 1H), 3.14-2.80 (m, 4H),2.54-2.53 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 371(S)-4-(2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)-N1-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(S)-di-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246, step C,using (S)-di-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate(0.80 g, 0.75 mmol) and (2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)boronic acid (0.35 g, 1.80mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1079.

Step B:(S)-4-(2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)-N1-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(S)-di-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (0.17 g, 0.16 mmol) in DCM (6.0 mL). The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgePrep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm 10 μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5%B to 30% B in 8 min; 254/220 nm. The fractions containing desiredproduct were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 519; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.10 (d, J=8.3Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=7.9Hz, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),6.67-6.58 (m, 1H), 6.39-6.27 (m, 2H), 5.85 (brs, 3H), 3.12-2.64 (m, 3H),2.66-2.51 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLES 372-374 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 371, starting from(S)-di-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamateor (S)-benzyltert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamateand the corresponding boronic acids or boronic esters, which wereprepared as described herein, or which were available from commercialsources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name [M + H]⁺ 372

(S)-4-(2-aminothiazol-5- yl)-N1-(2,3- diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 475 373

(S)-N1-(2,3- diaminopropyl)-4-(1H- pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-6-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 493 374

(S)-N1-(2,3- diaminopropyl)-4- (imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 493

EXAMPLE 375(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-di-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution of(R)-di-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate(1.0 g, 0.94 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) and water (2.5 mL), was added(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.5 g, 2.82 mmol),Na₂CO₃ (0.29 g, 2.81 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.22 g, 0.20 mmol) at roomtemperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Theresulting mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA(3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (1×100mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 10% MeOH in EA. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1068.

Step B:(R)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using(R)-di-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate (0.80 g, 0.75 mmol) to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was added to TFA (4 mL). The mixture wasstirred at 80° Cfor 1 hour. The resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: Atlantis Prep T3 OBD Column, 19×250 mm, 10 μm;Mobile Phase A: waters with 50 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flowrate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 0% B to 5% B in 5 min; 254 nm. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS ([M+1]⁺: 508; ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 8.17 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.44 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.20 (brs, 3H), 6.02 (d, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 3.09-2.83 (m, 4H), 2.65-2.61 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLES 376-378 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 375, starting from(R)-di-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)dicarbamate and the corresponding boronic acids orboronic esters, which were prepared as described herein, or which wereavailable from commercial sources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name [M + H]⁺ 376

(R)-4-(2-aminoquinolin- 8-yl)-N1-(2,3- diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 519 377

(R)-4-(2-aminothiazol-5- yl)-N1-(2,3- diaminopropyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 475 378

(R)-N1-(2,3- diaminopropyl)-4-(1H- pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-6-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 493

EXAMPLE 379(S)—N¹-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(S)-((4-(4-(N-(1-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)sulfamoyl)-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate

To a stirred solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (0.60 g, 0.89 mmol) in THF (6 mL) was added (S)-benzyl(3-hydroxy-2-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido)propyl)carbamate (0.43 g, 1.33mmol) and TEA (0.37 mL, 2.67 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was degassedwith nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred for 10 min0° C. Then NCS (0.24 g, 1.78 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 1.5 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was dissolved with EA (100 mL),washed with brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 40% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1117.

Step B:(S)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,using tert-butyl(S)-((4-(4-(N-(1-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)sulfamoyl)-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate(0.35 g, 0.31 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeC18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: waterwith 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min;Gradient: 3% B to 15% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1 523; ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD₃COCD₃+DCl): δ 7.22 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.15-6.12 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.83-5.80 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.58-5.56 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.89 (s, 2H), 2.55-2.53 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.32 (m, 1H),2.28-2.22 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.85 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 380(S)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(S)-benzyl(2-(4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of (S)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (1.0 g, 1.00 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (7 mL) and water (3 mL) wasadded 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine(0.41 g, 2.0 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.32 g, 3.01 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.23 g,0.20 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogenthree times. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hoursunder nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (50 mL) andextracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂CO₃and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 10% MeOHin DCM. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:964.

Step B:(S)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of (S)-benzyl(2-(4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.50 g, 0.52 mmol) in TFA (5 mL)was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. The resulting solution wasconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLCwith the following conditions: Column: X Select CSH Prep C18 OBD Column,5 μm, 19×150 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, MobilePhase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 35% B in 8 min;Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 470; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.47 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.78 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.23 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H),6.15 (dd, J=5.6 Hz, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 3.74-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.52 (m, 1H),3.45-3.42 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.14 (m, 1H), 3.08-3.03 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 381(S)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(S)-benzyl(2-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To solution of(S)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (1.7 g, 1.70 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) and water(2.5 mL) was added (2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)boronic acid (0.66 g,3.41 mmol), PdCl₂(dppf) adduct CH₂Cl₂ (0.28 g, 0.34 mmol) and Na₂CO₃(0.54 g, 5.11 mmol). The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times.The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen.The resulting mixture was diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted withEA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×50mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 80% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1020.

Step B:(S)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 275, step B,using(S)-benzyl(2-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.90 g, 0.88 mmol) LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1083, 1085 (1:1).

Step C:(S)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of(S)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.60 g, 0.55 mmol) and 3rdGeneration t-BuXPhos precatalyst (0.09 g, 0.11 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) wasadded dicyanozinc (0.13 g, 1.11 mmol). The mixture was degassed withnitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was irradiated with microwaveradiation at 55° C. for 6 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixturewas quenched with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1030.

Step D:(S)-benzyl(2-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of(S)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.20 g, 0.19 mmol) in MeOH (10mL) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% Pd, 1.48 mg, 9.71 μmol). The mixture wasdegassed with hydrogen three times and stirred at room temperature for 6hours under hydrogen (30 atm). The resulting mixture was filtered andthe filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to give title compound, whichwas directly used for next step without further purification: LCMS[M+1]⁺: 900.

Step E:(S)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of(S)-benzyl(2-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.14 g, 0.13 mmol) in TFA(4 mL) was stirred at 60° C. for 1 hour. The resulting solution wasconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLCwith the following conditions: Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column19×250 mm 10 μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, MobilePhase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to 21% B in 8 min;Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 540; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.25 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.93-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.02 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.07(s, 2H), 3.82-3.39 (m, 3H), 2.96-2.79 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 382(S)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(S)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 246 ,step C,using(S)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(1.50 g, 1.50 mmol) and (6-bromopyridin-2-yl)boronic acid (0.61 g, 3.01mmol) to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1027, 1029.

Step B:benzyl((2S)-2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)propyl)carbamate

To a solution of(S)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(1.10 g, 1.07 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) were added 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran (0.18g, 2.14 mmol) and 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (37 mg, 0.214 mmol) atroom temperature. The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen threetimes and stirred for 3 hours at room temperature. The resulting mixturewas concentrated under vacuum and diluted with EA (200 mL). The organiclayer was washed with water (3×150 mL) and brine (150 mL). The organiclayer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 60% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1111,1113 (1:1).

Step C:Benzyl((2S)-2-(4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)propyl)carbamate

To a solution of benzyl ((2S)-2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)propyl)carbamate(0.60 g, 0.540 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) was added2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide (0.61 g, 5.40 mmol), CuI (0.10 g, 0.54 mmol),Cs₂CO₃ (0.88 g, 2.70 mmol) and N1,N2-dimethylethane-1,2-diamine (95 mg,1.08 mmol) at room temp. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen forthree times and irradiated with microwave radiation for 3 hours at 100°C. The resulting reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum, dilutedwith EA (150 mL). The organic layer was washed with water (3×100 mL) andbrine (150 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 80% EA in PE.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1048.

Step D:(S)—N1-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingbenzyl((2S)-2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-3-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)propyl)carbamate(0.40 g, 0.360 mmol). The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column: X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, MobilePhase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 25% B in 7 min;Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retention time: 4.75 min. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 470; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD₃OD+DCl) δ 8.46 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (t,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.38 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.02 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 3.70-3.69(m, 1H), 3.56-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.14-2.97 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 383(R)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:Benzyl-N-[(2R)-2-[(2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[2-({[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]propyl]carbamate

To a stirred solution of4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)benzenesulfinic acid (0.60 g, 0.89 mmol) in THF (6 mL) was added(R)-benzyl 2-aminopropylcarbamate (0.28 g, 1.34 mmol) and TEA (0.36 mL,2.67 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times.The reaction mixture was stirred for 10 minutes at 0° C. Then NCS (0.24g, 1.78 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1.5hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was dissolved with EA (100 mL), and then washed withbrine (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers was dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and eluted with70% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:1101.

Step B:(R)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingbenzyl-N-[(2R)-2-[(2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[2-({[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene)sulfonamido]propyl]carbamate (0.30 g, 0.27 mmol) to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: X Bridge Shield RP18 OBD Column, 5 μm, 19×150 mm;Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flowrate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 5% B in 8 min; Detector: 254 and 220nm; Retention time: 5.4 min. The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 507. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.48 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.03-7.01(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.75-6.72 (m, 1H), 3.97 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.92 (m, 1H),2.99-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.86 (m, 1H), 1.18 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

EXAMPLE 384(R)—N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl) benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

To a solution of(R)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(0.75 g, 0.76 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10.0 mL) and water(2.5 mL) was addedimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-ylboronic acid (0.25 g, 1.53 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.24g, 2.29 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ adduct CH₂Cl₂ (0.13 g, 0.15 mmol) at roomtemp. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reactionmixture was irradiated with microwave radiation at 130° C. for 1 hourunder nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL)and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with water (3×200 mL) and brine (3×200 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography, eluted withEA. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:972.

Step B:(R)—N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A stirred solution of(R)-benzyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(imidazo[1,2-c]pyridin-8-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propyl)carbamate (0.30 g, 0.31 mmol) in TFA (2 mL) wasstirred for 1 hour under nitrogen. The resulting solution wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was co-evaporated with anisole(3×3 mL) under vacuum. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column: X Bridge Prep Amide OBD Column 19×150mm, 5 μm, 13 nm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmo/L NH₄HCO₃, MobilePhase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 90% B to 80% B in 8 min;Detector: 254 and 220 nm; Retention time: 6.15 min. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 478; ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CD₃OD+DCl) δ 8.40 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.58 (m, 1H), 6.95-6.79 (m, 2H),3.98-3.69 (m, 1H), 3.10 (dd, J=13.2 Hz, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 3.06-2.91 (m, 1H),1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

EXAMPLE 3854-(2-(Aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:Di-tert-butyl(2-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution ofdi-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate(4.00 g, 3.80 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL) and water (10 mL) was addedPd(PPh₃)₄ (0.87 g, 0.75 mmol),3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine (2.20g, 9.41 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (1.20 g, 11.3 mmol) at room temp. The mixturewas degassed with nitrogen for 3 times and stirred at 80° C. for 16hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (100mL) and extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layers waswashed with water (3×400 mL) and brine (3×400 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with60% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:1043.

Step B:Tert-butyl-N-[2-({4-[2-amino-3-(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}acetamido)phenyl]-2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene}sulfonamido)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}propyl]carbamate

To a solution ofdi-tert-butyl(2-(2′,3′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate (1.0 g, 0.96 mmol) in THF (10ml) was added 2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetic acid (0.17 g, 0.96mmol), HATU (1.10 g, 2.9 mmol) and TEA (0.40 mL, 2.88 mmol) at roomtemp. The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen 3 times andstirred for overnight at room temp. The resulting mixture was quenchedwith water (100 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combinedorganic layers was washed with water (3×200 mL) and brine (3×200 mL).The organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 60% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1200.

Step C: Tert-butylN-{[4-(4-{[1,3-bis({[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino})propan-2-yl]sulfamoyl}-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]-3-{[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]({[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]amino})sulfinyl}phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate

A solution of tert-butylN-[2-({4-[2-amino-3-(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}acetamido)phenyl]-2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene}sulfonamido)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}propyl]carbamate(0.89 g, 0.74 mmol) in AcOH (8 mL) was stirred for 0.5 hour at 60° C.The solvent was removed under vacuum to afford crude product, which wasused to next step without further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1182.

Step D:4-(2-(Aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-{[4-(4-{[1,3-bis({[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino})propan-2-yl]sulfamoyl}-3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate(0.85 g, 0.72 mmol). The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC withthe following conditions: Column: X Bridge C₁₈ OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃, MobilePhase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 17.5% B in 6 min;Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 522; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.49 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),7.91 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),6.75 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.68 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 2.93-2.75(m, 4H).

EXAMPLE 386N1-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-4-(imidazo[1,2-c]pyridin-8-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:Di-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(imidazo[1,2-c]pyridin-8-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate

To a solution ofdi-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate (0.70 g, 0.66 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water (2 mL)was added imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-ylboronic acid (0.11 g, 0.66 mmol),Na₂CO₃ (0.21 g, 1.98 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (0.11 g, 0.13 mmol) at roomtemperature. The mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. Thereaction mixture was irradiated with microwave radiation at 130° C. for1.5 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was quenched with water(50 mL), and then extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organiclayers was washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL). The organiclayer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 80% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1054.

Step B:N1-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-4-(imidazo[1,2-c]pyridin-8-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 244, step C,usingdi-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(imidazo[1,2-c]pyridin-8-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate (0.24 g, 0.23 mmol). The crude product was purified byPrep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBDColumn 19×250 mm, 10 μm; Mobile Phase A: water with 10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃,Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 3% B to 33% B in 10min; Detector: 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containing desired productwere combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 493; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆+DCl): δ 8.88-8.84(m, 1H), 8.69 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.29-8.12 (m,2H), 7.41-7.27 (m, 2H), 4.09-4.18 (m, 1H), 3.14-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.98-2.90(m, 2H).

EXAMPLES 387-392

General procedure for parallel preparation of sulfonamide Examples387-392:

To a set of vials each containing the requisite commercially availableor known amine (0.13 mmol) was added a solution of the sulfonyl chloride(45 mg, 0.044 mmol) followed by Et₃N (0.018 mL, 0.13 mmol). The vialswere capped and the mixtures were stirred at RT for 5 hours. To thereaction mixture was then added TFA (0.5 mL) and the mixtures werestirred at RT for 1.5 hours. After that time, toluene (1 mL) was addedto each vial and the mixtures were concentrated in vacuo. To each vialwas then added TFA (1.0 mL) and anisole (0.019 mL, 0.17 mmol). The vialswere capped and the reaction mixtures were heated to 80° C. withstirring for 45 min. After that time, the reaction mixtures wereconcentrated in vacuo. The crude residues were then dissolved in DMSO(1.0 mL) and filtered. The crude products were purified by masstriggered preparative HPLC [Waters Sunfire C18 column, 5 μm, 19×100 mm,using a gradient range from 8-10% initial to 21-36% final MeCN (0.1%TFA) in water (0.1% TFA), 25 mL/min, 8-12 min run time] to affordEXAMPLES 387-392.

Calc'd LC/MS Ex. Mass m/e No. HNR^(a)R^(b) Structure Name [M + H]⁺ [M +H]⁺ 387

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)- N¹-[(3- hydroxyazetidin-3-yl)methyl]-3-(2H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 538.1 538.1388

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)- N¹-[(1R,2R)-2- aminocyclopropyl]-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide   508.1.1 508.1 389

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)- N¹-[(1S)-2-amino-1-methylethyl]-3-(2H- tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 510.1510.1 390

4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)- N¹-[(2R)-2- aminopropyl]-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 510.1 510.1 391

2-({[4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl]sulfonyl} amino)-N,N,N- trimethylethanaminium trifluoroacetate539.0 539.0 392

3-({[4-(2-amino-1,3- benzothiazol-4-yl)-2- sulfamoyl-3-(1H- tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl]sulfonyl} amino)-N,N,N- trimethylpropan-1- aminiumtrifluoroacetate 553.0 553.0

EXAMPLE 393(R)—N¹-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(R)-(2-((4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(R)-(2-((4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

A flask charged with tert-butyl(R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(4 g, 4.22 mmol),5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine (1.857 g,8.44 mmol), sodium carbonate (1.342 g, 12.66 mmol) and PdCl₂(dppf)(0.689 g, 0.844 mmol), dioxane (20 mL) and water (5 mL) was sealed anddegassed. The resulting mixture was heated overnight at 80° C. Thereaction mixture was filtered over CELITE to remove palladium. Thefiltrate was concentrated and purified by silica gel columnchromatography using (0-10)% MeOH/DCM as mobile phase to afford thetitle compound. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 914.80.

Step B:(R)—N¹-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To the solution of tert-butyl(R)-(2-((4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(R)-(2-((4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate(3.5 g, 3.83 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) was added anisole (2 g, 18.5 mmol) andTFA (10 g, 87.7 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction was stirred at 0° C. for 30minutes. After removing the volatile the residue was treated with SCXion exchange column (load sample and rinse with MeOH, rinse out productwith 7 N amonia in MeOH) to give a free amine. The residue was dissolvedin TFA (10 g, 87.7 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 80° C.for 1.0 hour. After removing the volatile, the residue was purified byreverse phase HPLC (0-30% ACN/water as eluent, 0.05% ammonium hydroxideas additive) to give the desired product. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 454.30.

The following EXAMPLES in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 393, starting from thecorresponding boronic acid or boronic ester and aryl iodide which wereprepared as described herein, or which were available from commercialsources.

EX. No. Intermediates Structure/Name LC/MS 3945-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan- 2-yl)pyridin-2-amine andtert-butyl (S)-(2- ((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate and tert-butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 454.26 395 (2-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)boronicacid and tert-butyl (R)-(2-((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate and tert-butyl(R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 507.34 396 (2-amino-6-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)boronicacid and tert-butyl (R)-(2-((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate and tert-butyl(R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 511.37 397 (2-amino-6-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)boronicacid and tert-butyl (S)-(2-((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate and tert-butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 511.59 398 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (3S,4R)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1- carboxylate and tert-butyl(3S,4R)-3- (((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + H]+: 454.27 399 (2-amino-6-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)boronicacid and tert-butyl (S)-3-((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1- carboxylate and tert-butyl(S)-3-((2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxvbenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + H]+: 523.38 400 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate and tert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 440.18 401 6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridineamine and tert- butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate and tert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 464.18 402 (2-amino-6-fluoro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)boronicacid and tert-butyl (3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate and tert-butyl (3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 511.00 403 (1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)boronic acid anddi-tert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate and di-tert-butyl(2-((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate

[M + H]+: 494.55 404 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and di-tert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate and di-tert-butyl(2-((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate

[M + H]+: 469.24 405 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and di-tert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate and di-tert-butyl(2-((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate

[M + H]+: 469.25 406 6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridineamine and di- tert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate and di-tert-butyl(2-((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate

[M + H]+: 493.10 407 (1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)boronic acid andtert-butyl (R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3- hydroxypropyl)carbamale and tert-butyl(R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 495.43 408 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate and tert-butyl (R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3- hydroxypropyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 470.46 409 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate and tert-butyl (S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3- hydroxypropyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 470.41 410 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (3S,4R)- 3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate and tert- butyl(3S,4R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-1,2,3-triazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + H]+: 482.49 411 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (2S,4R)- 4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2- (hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate andtert-butyl (2S,4R)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2- (hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + H]+: 496.52 412 (1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)boronic acid andtert-butyl (3R,4S)-3-((2(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate and tert- butyl(3R,4S)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-1,2,3-triazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + H]+: 507.25 413 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (3S,4R)-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1- carboxylale and tert-butyl(3S,4R)-3- (((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxvbenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + H]+: 481.42 414 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (3R,4S)-3-(((benzyloxy)canbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1- carboxylale and tert-butyl(3R,4S)-3- (((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + H]+: 481.43 415 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and benzyl tert-butyl (3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,2- diyl)(S)-dicarbamate and benzyltert-butyl (3-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate

[M + H]+: 469.55 416 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and benzyl tert-butyl (3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,2- diyl)(R)-dicarbamate and benzyltert-butyl (3-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,2-diyl)(R)-dicarbamate

[M + H]+: 469.37 417 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (S)-(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate and tert-butylmethoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2- hydroxypropyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 470.17 418 6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridineamine and tert- butyl (S)-(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2- hydroxypropyl)carbamate and tert-butyl(S)-(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2- hydroxypropylcarbamate

[M + H]+: 494.26 419 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (R)-(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol- 5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate and tert-butyl (R)-(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4- methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2- hydroxypropyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 470.20 420 6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridineamine and tert- butyl (R)-(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2- hydroxypropyl)carbamate and tert-butyl(R)-(3-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 494.20 421 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (S)-(1-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propan-2- yl)carbamate and tert-butyl(S)-(1-((2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 454.36 422 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine and tert-butyl (R)-(1-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propan-2- yl)carbamate and tert-butyl(R)-(1-((2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 454.17 423 6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridineamine and tert- butyl (R)-(1-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4- methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propan-2- yl)carbamate and tert-butyl(R)-(1-((2-(N,N- bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

[M + H]+: 478.20 424 (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)boronic acid andtert-butyl (3R,4R)-3- (((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfinyl)amino)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1- carboxylate and tert-butyl(3R,4S-3-(((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfinyl)amino)-4-((tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[M + H]+: 520.29

EXAMPLE 4254-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-((3R,5S)-5-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-(((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfinyl)amino)-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-(((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfinyl)amino)-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

A suspension of (2S,4R)-tert-butyl4-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand (2S,4R)-tert-butyl4-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(REFERENCE EXAMPLE 101, 1400 mg, 1.251 mmol), sodium carbonate (398 mg,3.75 mmol), (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (332 mg,1.877 mmol) and PdCl₂(dppf) (204 mg, 0.250 mmol) in dioxane (10 ml) andwater (2.5 ml) was heated at 100° C. for 17 hours. The mixture wasdiluted with EtOAc, washed with brine. The organic layer was dried(MgSO₄) and concentrated. The crude material was chromatographed viasilica gel eluting with 0-20% MeOH in DCM to give the desired products.LCMS: 1124.9.

Step B:3-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-6-((((3R,5S)-5-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)amino)sulfinyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-(((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfinyl)amino)-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(2S,4R)-4-(((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfinyl)amino)-2-((1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(200 mg, 0.179 mmol) in EtOH (10 ml) was added hydrazine (17.18 mg,0.536 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to 60° C. for 2 hours. Thesolvent was removed in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in 5 ml ofmethanol and filtered through a 10 ml Agilent BE-SCX ino exchange resincolumn and washed with 7N amonia in methanol. The filtrate wasconcentrated, then was dissolved in TFA (5 ml), heated to 80° C. for 1hr. LC-MS shown deprotection completed. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated and purified via Gilson (3-60% Acetonitrile in water with0.1% amonia) to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 534.37.

EXAMPLE 426(S)-4-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-Butyl(S)-(2-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(S)-(2-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)boronic acid (445 mg, 2.51 mmol),tert-butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(S)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfomoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(REFERENCE EXAMPLE 88; 1010 mg, 1.048 mmol), sodium carbonate (222 mg,2.096 mmol), Pd (dppf)Cl₂ (153 mg, 0.210 mmol) were placed in a reactionvial. Dioxane (7859 μl) and water (2620 μl) were added. The reaction wasdegassed and then heated at 80° C. for 12 hours. The reaction mixturewas purified by column chromatography (0-100% EtOAc/EtOH (3/1) tohexane) to give the title compounds (mixture of two tetrazoleregioisomers). LC/MS [M+H]+: 969.8.

Step B:(S)-4-(2-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

A solution of tert-Butyl(S)-(2-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamateand tert-butyl(S)-(2-((4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(283 mg, 0.292 mmol) was stirred in TFA/DCM (1/1, 2 mL) at roomtemperature for 1 hour. The reaction was concentrated and co-evaporatedwith toluene 3 times. The residue was redissolved in TFA and heated at80° C. for 1 hour, and then cooled to room temperature and concentrated.The residue was dissolved in DMSO (4 mL) and purified by Gilson (3-45%CH₃CN/water with 0.05% TFA). The correct fractions were combined andconcentrtrated, redissolved in CH₃CN, and 300 uL of 1.25 M HCl in MeOHwas added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour andthen water was added. The product was lypholized to give the titlecompound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 509.3.

The EXAMPLES in the Table below were prepared in an analogous fashion tothat described for(S)-4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(1-amino-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(immediately above), starting from the corresponding boronic acids orboronic esters and corresponding iodoaryl sulfonamides, which werenrenared as described herein or which were available from commercialsources.

EX. LC/MS No. Intermediates Structure/Name [M + H]⁺ 427(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)boronic acid; tert-butyl (R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3 -(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate and tert- butyl (R)-(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3- (2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)-3- hydroxypropyl)carbamate

509 428 (3-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-4- yl)phenyl)boronic acid; tert- butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3 -(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate and tert-butyl (R)-3-((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3- (2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1- carboxylate

531 429 (2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol -4- yl)boronic acid; di-tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate and di-tert-butyl (2- ((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3- (2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate

508 430 (2-aminoquinolin-8-yl)boronic acid; di-tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate and di-tert-butyl (2- ((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3- (2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate

519 431 (3-(2-amino-5- (ethoxycarbonyl)thiazol-4- yl)phenyl)boronicacid;di-tert-butyl (2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate and di-tert-butyl (2- ((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3- (2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate

623 432 (3-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)- 5-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)thiazol- 4-yl)phenyl)boronic acid;tert-butyl (R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate and tert-butyl (R)-3-((2- (N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3- (2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1- carboxylate

578 433 (3-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)- 5-(((2-((tert-buloxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino) methyl)thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)boronicacid; tert-butyl (R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3- (1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1- carboxylate and tert-butyl(R)-3-((2- (N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

620 434 (3-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-4- yl)phenyl)boronic acid;(S)-N¹-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-4-iodo-3- (1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide and(S)-N¹-(2,3-diaminopropyl)-4-iodo-3- (2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide

534 435 (3-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-4- yl)phenyl)boronic acid; di-tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate and di-tert-butyl (2- ((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3- (2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate

534 436 (2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-4- yl)boronic acid; di-tert-butyl(2-((2- (N,N-bis(4- methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5- yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate and di-tert-butyl (2- ((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3- (2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3- diyl)dicarbamate

525

EXAMPLE 4374-(2-(2-Amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-N¹-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: di-tert-Butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamateand di-tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate

Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (103 mg, 0.141 mmol), sodium carbonate (299 mg, 2.82 mmol),(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)boronic acid (244 mg, 1.552 mmol) anddi-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamateand di-tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate(1500 mg, 1.411 mmol) were placed in a reaction vial. Dioxane (10 mL)and water (3.5 mL) were added. The reaction was degassed and heated at80° C. for 4 hours. The reaction was purified by column chromatography(0-60% hexane/EtOAc) to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 1048.9.

Step B: 3-(Tributylstannyl)imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidine

3-Bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine (1.27 g, 6.41 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous THF (32.1 ml) and cooled to −78° C. Isopropylmagnesiumchloride (3.53 ml, 7.05 mmol) was added dropwise. The resulting mixturewas stirred at −78° C. for 10 minutes, then tributylchlorostannane(2.422 g, 7.44 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirred at −78° C. for10 minutes, then allowed to warm to room temperature. The reactionmixture was purified by column chromatography (100% hexane to 90%EtOAc/EtOH (3/1) over hexane) to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+:410.4.

Step C: di-tert-Butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)and di-tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidin-3-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate

di-tert-Butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)and di-tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidin-3-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate(0.899 g, 0.857 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) were added to3-(tributylstannyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine (0.25 g, 0.612 mmol)followed by PalladiumTetrakis (0.071 g, 0.061 mmol). The reactionmixture was degassed and heated at 90° C. for 3 hours. The reaction waspurified by column chromatography (100% hexane to 90% EtOAc/EtOH ((3/1)over hexane) to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 1132.1.

Step D: di-tert-Butyl(2-((4-(2-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamateand di-tert-butyl(2-((4-(2-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate

di-tert-Butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamateand di-tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate(89 mg, 0.079 mmol) was dissolved in EtOH (1 mL). Hydrazine (24.69 μl,0.787 mmol) and water (25 uL) were added. The mixture was heated at 80°C. for 30 minutes. The crude reaction mixture was concentrated and useddirectly in the next step. LC/MS [M+H]+: 1096.1.

Step E:4-(2-(2-Amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-N¹-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

di-tert-Butyl(2-(4-(2-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamateand di-tert-butyl(2-((4-(2-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate(86 mg, 0.079 mmol) was stirred in DCM/TFA (2 mL/1 mL) at room temp. for0.5 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated and co-evaporated withtoluene 3 times. The residue was heated in neat TFA (2 mL) at 80° C. for45 minutes. The reaction was concentrated and the residue was purifiedwith Gilson (2-30% CH₃CN/water with 0.1% TFA), and the correct fractionswere concentrated and was free-based by purified again with Gilson(2-30% CH₃CN/water with 0.1% NH₄OH). The correct fractions wereconcentrated and lypholized to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+:535.7.

EXAMPLE 4384-(6-(2-Amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-N¹-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared in a similar fashion to the synthesis of4-(2-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-N¹-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(EXAMPLE 437) starting from (6-chloropyridin-2-yl)boronic acid anddi-tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamateand di-tert-butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)propane-1,3-diyl)dicarbamate.LC/MS [M+H]+: 535.4.

EXAMPLE 439(R)-4-(6-(2-Amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared in a similar fashion to the synthesis of4-(2-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-N¹-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide,starting from (6-chloropyridin-2-yl)boronic acid and tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.LC/MS [M+H]+: 532.5.

EXAMPLE 440(R)-4-(2-(2-Amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-N¹-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared in a similar fashion to the synthesis of4-(2-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl)-N¹-(1,3-diaminopropan-2-yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide(Example 12), starting from (2-chloropyridin-4-yl)boronic acid andtert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate.LC/MS [M+H]+: 532.2.

EXAMPLE 4414-(2-((S)-2-Aminopropyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:2′,3′-Diamino-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide

A suspension of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(8 g, 9.13 mmol),2-nitro-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)aniline (7.24 g,27.4 mmol), tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (1.055 g, 0.913mmol) and sodium carbonate (2.90 g, 27.4 mmol) in dioxane (100 ml) andwater (30 ml) was degassed and heated at 80° C. for 17 hours. Themixture was diluted with AcOEt. The organic layer was separated, washedwith brine, dried (MgSO4) and concentrated to give about 1:1 mixture of3′-amino-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2′-nitro-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamideand2′,3′-diamino-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamidewhich was separated by ISCO column (220 g, 0-30%, 30%, 30-100% EtOAc inHexane). LC/MS [M+H]+: 856 and 886.

Step B: tert-butyl(S)-(4-((2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)-4-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate

2′,3′-Diamino-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-sulfonamide(1.5 g, 1.752 mmol), (S)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butanoic acid(0.5 g, 2.46 mmol) and EDC (0.381 g, 2,452 mmol) were added to a 100 mlflask with 50 ml of DCM with the exception ofN,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (0.321 g, 2.63 mmol) which was added afterone minute of stirring. The solution was stirred at room temperature for2 hours. Then the reaction solution was washed with KHSO₄ and dried withmagnesium sulfate. The solvent was removed to give a solid which wascarried forward in the next step. LC/MS [M+H]+: 1042

Step C: tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)propan-2-yl)carbamate

tert-Butyl(S)-(4-((2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)-4-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate(1.752 g, 1.824 mmol) was dissolved in acetic acid (40 ml) and stirredat 60° C. for two hours. The solvent was removed and the crude materialwas purified via column chromatography eluted with hexane/EtOAc. LC/MS[M+H]+: 1024

Step D:2-(N,N-Bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)propan-2-yl)carbamate(1.43 g, 1.397 mmol) was dissolved in 40 ml of THF to which 1M TBAF (7ml, 7 mmol) was added and stirred for 30 minutes. The reaction waswashed with KHSO₄ and extracted with ethyl acetate and dried (MgSO₄).The solvent was removed to give a solid. LC/MS [M+H]+: 924

Step E: tert-Butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

2-(N,N-Bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (0.2 g, 0.217 mmol), tert-butyl(R)-3-aminopyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.121 g, 0.65o mmol), TEA (0.091ml, 0.650 mmol), and NCS (0.087 g, 0.650 mmol) were added to a 50 mlflask with 15 ml THF and stirred for 30 minutes at room temperature. Thereaction mixture was stirred with Na₂S₂O₃ aqueous for 30 minutes,diluted with ether. The organic layer was separated, washed with KHSO₄aqueous and dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give a solid that wasused in the next step. LC/MS [M+H]+: 1108.

Step F:4-(2-((S)-2-Aminopropyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

tert-Butyl(R)-3-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(240 mg, 0.217 mmol) was dissolved in 10 ml of DCM to which 3 drops ofanisole were added. After this, 2 ml of TFA were added and stirred atroom temperature for two hours as a solution. The solvent was removedand toluene was added and the solvent was removed again under vacuum. 5ml of TFA were added and the reaction was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour.The solvent was removed to give the crude product as a sludge which waspurified via HPLC RP HPLC Gilson (3-37% water in acetonitrile with 0.05%NH₄OH). LC/MS [M+H]+:274 (dication).

Compounds in the Table below were synthesized using the proceduredescribed above for4-(2-((S)-2-Aminopropyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-((R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamideusing the indicated carboxylic acids as SM.

EX LC/MS No. SM Structure Name [M + H]⁺ 442

(S)-4-(2-(2-aminopropyl)- 1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 478 443

N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2- (azetidin-3-yl)-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 519 444

N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2- ((2S,4R)-4- hydroxypyrrolidin-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3- (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide549 445

4-(2-(2-amino-1,1- difluoroethyl)-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 543 446

(S)-4-(2-(2-amino-1,1- difluoroethyl)-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 569

EXAMPLE 4472-Amino-N-(2-aminoethyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-5-chloro-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

Step A: Methyl2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate

A suspension of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(7 g, 7.99 mmol), methyl2-amino-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzoate (6.64 g,23.98 mmol), tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.924 g, 0.799mmol) and sodium carbonate (2.54 g, 23.98 mmol) in dioxane (120 ml) andwater (40 ml) was degassed and heated at 80° C. for 17 hours. Themixture was diluted with AcOEt. The organic layer was washed with brine,dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated. The residue was purified by ISCO column(220 g, 0-30%, 30%, 30%-100% EtOAc in Hexane). LC/MS [M+H]+: 899.53.

Step B:2-Amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid

To a solution of methyl2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate(1.8 g, 2.002 mmol) in THF (20.00 ml) and MeOH (20 ml) was added LiOH(10.01 ml, 20.02 mmol) with stirring at room temperature. The resultingsolution was warmed to room temperature and stirred overnight. Themixture was diluted with EtOAc (100 ml). The organic layer wasseparated, washed with KHSO₄ aqueous and brine, dried (MgSO₄) andconcentrated. The crude material was directly used in the next step.LC/MS [M+H]+: 885.52

Step C: tert-Butyl(2-(2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution ofN1-((ethylimino)methylene)-N3,N3-dimethylpropane-1,3-diaminehydrochloride (0.650 g, 3.39 mmol),2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid (1.5 g, 1.695 mmol) and tert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (0.543g, 3.39 mmol) in DCM (30 ml) was added N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine(0.207 g, 1.695 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 3 hours, diluted with ether (80 ml). The organiclayer was separated, washed with KHSO₄ aqueous and brine, dried (MgSO₄)and concentrated. The crude material was used directly in the next step.LC/MS [M+H]+: 1027.73

Step D:2′-Amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)carbamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-sulfinicacid

A solution of tert-butyl(2-(2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4′-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-ylcarboxamido)ethyl)carbamate(1.73 g, 1.684 mmol) in THF (50 ml) was stirred with tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (6.74 ml, 6.74 mmol) at room temp. under N2 for 0.5 hour. Themixture was diluted with AcOEt. The organic layer was separated, washedwith KHSO₄ aqueous twice and brine, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated.The crude material was directly used in the next step. LC/MS [M+H]+:927.59.

Step E: tert-Butyl(2-(2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-5-chloro-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of2′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)carbamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-sulfinicacid (0.8 g, 0.863 mmol), tert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (0.415 g,2.59 mmol) and triethylamine (0.361 ml, 2.59 mmol) in THF (20 ml) wasadded NCS (0.346 g, 2.59 mmol) at 0° C. under nitrogen. The mixture wasstirred at the same temperature for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture wasdiluted with ether (60 ml). The organic layer was separated, washed with1 M Na₂CO₃, KHSO₄ aqueous and brine, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated.LC/MS [M+H]+:1085.75. The residue was purified by column chromatography(80 g ISCO, 0-40%, 40%, then 40-100% EtOAc in Hexane). The purifiedcompound showed LC/MS [M+H]+:1119.79: the excess of NCS was reacted incolumn with tert-butyl(2-(2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamido)ethyl)carbamateto form tert-butyl(2-(2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-5-chloro-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamido)ethyl)carbamate.

Step F:2-Amino-N-(2-aminoethyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-5-chloro-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

tert-Butyl(2-(2-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-5-chloro-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.41 g, 0.366 mmol) was dissolved in DCM (20 ml) and stirred with 5 mlTFA in the presence of 0.2 ml anisole for 3 hours. The volatiles wereremoved under reduced pressure. The residue was separated on anion-exchange column (washed with methanol first, then washed with 7N NH₃in methanol to collect the desired product). The compound from theion-exchange column was heated at 90° C. in TFA (10 ml) in a sealed tubefor 60 minutes. TFA was removed, and the crude material was purified byGilson (5-47% AcCN in water with 0.05% TFA) to give a mixture of2-amino-N-(2-aminoethyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-5-chloro-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamideandN1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(3-(2-aminoethyl)-6-chloro-4-oxo-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-8-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide.The solution was concentrated. The residue was separated by preparativeTLC (1:1 DCM:7N NH3 in methanol). LC/MS [M+H]+: 559.38 and 637.43.

EXAMPLE 4484-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-((1R,2R)-2-aminocyclopropyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-((((1R,2R)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)cyclopropyl)amino)sulfonyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-((((1R,2R)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)cyclopropyl)amino)sulfonyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate(0.2 g, 0.169 mmol) in THF (10 ml) was added tetrabutylammonium fluoride(0.372 ml, 0.372 mmol) (1.0 M in THF) at 0° C. under N₂. The reactionmixture was diluted with 10 mL of EtOAc, washed with brine, dried overMgSO4, and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in 20 mL of DCM,followed by sequential addition of tert-butyl((1R,2R)-2-aminocyclopropyl)carbamate (0.044 g, 0.254 mmol),triethylamine (0.034 g, 0.339 mmol), N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (4.14mg, 0.034 mmol) and 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione (0.045 g, 0.339 mmol).The reaction mixture was concentrated and chromatographed over silicagel eluting with 0-10% Methanol in DCM to give the title compounds.[M+H]⁺: 1251.56.

Step B:4-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-((1R,2R)-2-aminocyclopropyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To the solution of tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-((((1R,2R)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)cyclopropyl)amino)sulfonyl)-2-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylateand tert-butyl4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-((((1R,2R)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)cyclopropyl)amino)sulfonyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-2-(bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-carboxylate(98 mg, 0.078 mmol) in DCM (0.5 mL) was added anisole (85 mg, 0.783mmol) and TFA (893 mg, 7.83 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 30 minutes. After removing the volatile, theresidue was treated with SCX ion exchange column (load sample and rinsewith MeOH, rinse out product with 7 N amonia in MeOH) to give a freeamine. The residue was dissolved in TFA (893 mg, 7.83 mmol). Theresulting mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 0.5 hour. After removing thevolatile the residue was purified by reverse phase HPLC (0-30% ACN/wateras eluent, 0.05% ammonium hydroxide as additive) to give the desiredproduct. LC/MS [M+H]⁺: 491.37.

EXAMPLE 4494-(2-amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-N¹-(2-aminoethyl)-N¹-methyl-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

This compound was prepared in an analogous fashion to EXAMPLE 448,starting from tert-butyl (2-(methylamino)ethyl)carbamate. LC/MS [M+H]⁺:493.38.

EXAMPLE 450(R)-2-Amino-N-(2-aminoethyl)-5-chloro-4′-(N-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

This compound was prepared follow the same procedure for EXAMPLE 447using tert-butyl (R)-3-aminopyrrolidine-1-carboxylate to build thesulfonamide. LC/MS [M+H]+: 586.

EXAMPLE 4514-Amino-N-(2-aminoethyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

Step A: Methyl4-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate

tert-Butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(1 g, 1.071 mmol), tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.025 g,0.021 mmol), sodium carbonate (0.34 g, 3.21 mmol) and methyl2-amino-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzoate (0.891g, 3.21 mmol) were added to a 50 ml flask equipped with a stir bar and areflux condenser. The flask was then put under nitrogen and solvent wasadded. The reaction was stirred overnight at 80° C. The reaction wasdiluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic layer wasdried with magnesium sulfate and the solvent removed to give a sludgewhich was purified via column (ethyl acetate in hexane 0-30 hold30-100%) to give the title compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 958

Step B:4-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid

Methyl4-amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate(1 g, 1.025 mmol) was dissolved in methanol and dioxane and 1M LiOH(5.22 ml, 5.22 mmol) was added and stirred at 70° C. overnight. Thesolution was acidified with 2M HCl and the organic solvent was removedunder vacuum. The organics were then extracted with ethyl acetate, driedand the solvent was removed to give a solid. LC/MS [M+H]+: 943.

Step C: tert-Butyl(2-((4′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)carbamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl])-4-sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

4-Amino-3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid (0.13 g, 0.138 mmol), tert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (0.055 g,0.345 mmol), N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (0.025 g, 0.207 mmol),N1-((ethylimino)methylene)-N3,N3-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine (0.053 g,0.345 mmol) were added to a 50 ml flask with 20 ml of DCM with theexception of N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine which was added after oneminute of stirring. The solution was stirred at room temperature for 2hours. Then the reaction solution was washed with KHSO₄ and dried withmagnesium sulfate. The solvent was removed under vacuum to give theproduct which was carried forward for the next step. LC/MS [M+H]+: 1086

Step D:4-Amino-N-(2-aminoethyl)-4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide

tert-Butyl(2-((4′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)carbamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl])-4-sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.15 g, 0.138 mmol) was dissolved in 10 ml of DCM to which 3 drops ofanisole were added. After this, 2 ml of TFA were added and the solutionwas stirred at room temp. for two hours. The solvent was removed,toluene was added, and the solvent was removed again. 5 ml of TFA wereadded and the reaction was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The solvent wasremoved to give the crude product as a sludge which was purified via RPHPLC Gilson (3-37% water in acetonitrile with 0.05% NH₄OH) to give thetitle compound. LC/MS [M+H]+: 263 (dication).

EXAMPLE 4522-Amino-N-(4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-2-yl)acetamide

Step A: tert-Butyl(2-((2′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl])-4-sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

Sodium carbonate (0.17 g, 1.606 mmol), tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.50 g, 0.535 mmol), (2-aminophenyl)boronic acid (0.220 g, 1.606 mmol),and tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.0069 g, 0.0054 mmol)were added to a 50 ml flask equipped with a stir bar and a refluxcondenser. The flask was then put under nitrogen and solvent was added.The reaction was stirred overnight at 80° C. The reaction was dilutedwith ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic layer was driedwith magnesium sulfate and the solvent removed to give a sludge whichwas purified via column (ethyl acetate in hexane 0-30 hold 30-100%) togive the pure product as a solid. LC/MS [M+H]+: 899

Step B: tert-Butyl(2-((3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl])-4-sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetic acid (0.146 g, 0.834 mmol),N1-((ethylimino)methylene)-N3,N3-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine (0.13 g,0.834 mmol), and tert-butyl(2-(2′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.25 g, 0.278 mmol) were added to a 50 ml flask with 25 ml of DCM withthe exception of N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (0.051 g, 0.417 mmol),which was added after one minute of stirring. The solution was stirredat room temperature over the weekend. The reaction solution was washedwith KHSO₄ and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was removed togive a liquid that was purified by column chromatography to give thepure product LC/MS [M+H]+: 1056

Step C:2-Amino-N-(4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-2-yl)acetamide

tert-Butyl(2-((3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetamido)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl])-4-sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.206 g, 0.195 mmol) was dissolved in 10 ml of DCM to which 3 drops ofanisole were added. 2 ml of TFA were added and the solution was stirredat room temperature for two hours. The solvent was removed, toluene wasadded, and the solvent was removed again. 5 ml of TFA were added and thereaction was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The solvent was removed togive the crude product as a sludge which was purified via RP HPLC Gilson(3-37% water in acetonitrile with 0.05% NH₄OH) to give a solid. LC/MS[M+H]+: 248 (dication).

EXAMPLE 453(S)-2,3-Diamino-N-(4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)propanamide

Step A: tert-Butyl(2-((3′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl])-4-sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

Sodium carbonate (0.34 g, 3.21 mmol), tert-Butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(1 g, 1.071 mmol), (3-aminophenyl)boronic acid (0.440 g, 3.21 mmol), andtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.012 g, 0.0107 mmol) wereadded to a 100 ml flask equipped with a stir bar and a reflux condenser.The flask was put under nitrogen and solvent was added. The reaction wasstirred for 5 hours at 80° C. The reaction was diluted with ethylacetate and washed with water. The organic layer was dried withmagnesium sulfate and the solvent removed to give a foam which waspurified via column (ethyl acetate in hexanes 0-30 hold 30-100%) to givea solid LC/MS [M+H]+: 899.

Step B: di-tert-Butyl(3-((3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)-3-oxopropane-1,2-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate

(S)-2,3-bis((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)propanoic acid (0.169 g, 0.556mmol), N1-((ethylimino)methylene)-N3,N3-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine(0.080 g, 0.556 mmol) and tert-butyl(2-(3′-amino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.2 g, 0.222 mmol) were added to a 50 ml flask with 25 ml of DCM withthe exception of N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (0.041 g, 0.334 mmol),which was added after one minute of stirring. The solution was stirredat room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction solution was washed withKHSO₄ and dried with magnesium sulfate. The solvent was removed to givean oil. LC/MS [M+H]+: 1186

Step C:(S)-2,3-Diamino-N-(4′-(N-(2-aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)propanamide

Di-tert-butyl(3-((3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)-3-oxopropane-1,2-diyl)(S)-dicarbamate(0.263 g, 0.222 mmol) was dissolved in 10 ml of DCM to which 3 drops ofanisole were added. 2 ml of TFA were then added and the solution wasstirred at room temperature for two hours. The solvent was removed,toluene was added, and the solvent was removed again. 5 ml of TFA wereadded and the reaction was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The solvent wasremoved to give the crude product as a sludge. LC/MS [M+H]+: 263 and291. The product was purified with RP HPLC Gilson (3-37% water inacetonitrile with 0.05% NH₄OH) to give the product as a solid.

The compound in the Table below was synthesized using the proceduredescribed above and the indicated carboxylic acid.

EX LC/MS No. SM Structure Name [M + H]+ 454

(R)-2-amino-N-(4′-(N-(2- aminoethyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-3-hydroxypropanamide 526

EXAMPLE 455N1-(2-Aminoethyl)-4-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline

A mixture of 5-bromo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline (1.5 g, 7.07 mmol),4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (5.39 g,21.22 mmol),PCy3 PdG2 (0.835 g, 1.415 mmol) and potassium acetate (2.082g, 21.22 mmol) in dioxane (150 ml) was degassed and heated at 80° C. for17 hours. The mixture was filtered and to the filtrate was added 100 mlwater, and ether (100 ml). The organic was separated, dried (MgSO4), andconcentrated. LC/MS [M+H]+: 260 (dication).

Step B:N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide

A suspension of5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline(1.775 g, 6.85 mmol),3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(3 g, 3.43 mmol), tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.396 g,0.343 mmol) and sodium carbonate (1.089 g, 10.28 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(80 ml) and water (25.00 ml) was degassed and heated at 80° C. for 17hours. The mixture was diluted with AcOEt. The organic layer wasseparated, washed with brine, dried (MgSO4) and concentrated. The crudematerial was purified by column (80 g, 0-30% EtAOc, then 30% EtOAc and30-100% EtOAc in Hexane). LC/MS [M+H]+: 811.85

Step C:2-(N,N-Bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

A solution ofN,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(2.3 g, 2.61 mmol) and THF (100 ml) was stirred with tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (7.83 ml, 7.83 mmol) at room temp. under N₂ for 0.5 hour. Themixture was diluted with AcOEt, washed with KHSO4 aqueous and brine,dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The crude material was directly usedin the next step LC/MS [M+H]+: 781.

Step D: tert-Butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (0.2 g, 0.256 mmol), and tert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (0.123g, 0.768 mmol) in THF (30 ml) was added NCS (0.103 g, 0.768 mmol) atroom temp. The mixture was stirred for 30 minutes. The reaction mixturewas stirred with Na₂S₂O₃ aqueous for 30 minutes and diluted with ether60 ml. The organic layer was separated, washed with KHSO₄ aqueous andbrine, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. LC/MS [M+H]+: 939.94.

Step E:N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.21 g, 0.224 mmol) was dissolved in DCM (10 ml). The solution wasstirred at room temp. for 2 hours with TFA (10 ml) and two drops anisoleand concentrated. The residue was heated at 80° C. in 10 ml TFA for 40minutes. TFA was removed, and the crude material was purified by Gilson(5-42% AcCN in water with 0.05% NH₄OH). The solution was concentrated.Product was dried on vacuum (0.010 psi) LC/MS [M+H]+: 479.33.

EXAMPLE 456N1-(2-Aminoethyl)-4-(2-((2-aminoethyl)amino)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: tert-butyl (2-((4-bromopyridin-2-yl)amino)ethyl)carbamate

3-Bromo-2-fluoropyridine (3.46 g, 19.66 mmol), tert-butyl(2-aminoethyl)carbamate (3.15 g, 19.66 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (8.15 g, 59.0mmol) in DMSO (40 ml) were stirred at 80° C. overnight. Excess ofcarbonate was filtered off, and washed with EtOAc. The mixture wasdiluted with water (60 ml), extracted with ether (100 ml). The extractwas washed with brine, dried over MgSO4, and concentrated. The crudematerial was purified by column (120 g ISCO, 0-30, 30, 30-100% EtOAc inHexane) LC/MS [M+H]+: 375.20, 373.25.

Step B:(2-((2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)pyridin-4-yl)boronic acid

A mixture of tert-butyl (2-((4-bromopyridin-2-yl)amino)ethyl)carbamate(4.515 g, 14.28 mmol),4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane) (10.88 g,42.8 mmol), PCy3 PdG2 (1.686 g, 2.86 mmol) and potassium acetate (4.20g, 42.8 mmol) in dioxane (100 ml) was degassed and heated at 80° C. for17 hours. The mixture was filtered, and to the filtrate was added 100 mlsaturated KHSO₄ aqueous, and ether (100 ml). The organic was separated,washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄, and concentrated. LC/MS [M+H]+: 282.39

Step C: tert-Butyl(2-((4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)amino)ethyl)carbamate

A suspension of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(7.45 g, 8.51 mmol),(2-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)pyridin-4-yl)boronic acid(7.17 g, 25.5 mmol), sodium carbonate (2.70 g, 25.5 mmol) andtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.983 g, 0.851 mmol) indioxane (100 ml) and water (30 ml) was degassed and heated at 80° C. for17 hours. The mixture was diluted with EtOAc and washed with KHSO₄aqueous, and brine. The organic layer was dried (MgSO₄) andconcentrated. The residue was purified by ISCO (120 g, 0-30, 30, 30-100,100% of EtOAc in Hexane). LC/MS [M+H]+: 986.09.

Step D:2-(N,N-Bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

A solution of tert-Butyl(2-((4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)amino)ethyl)carbamate(5.6 g, 5.68 mmol) and THF (100 ml) was stirred with tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (17.05 ml, 17.05 mmol) at room temp. for 0.5 hour. The mixturewas diluted with AcOEt, washed with KHSO₄ saturated aqueous and brine,dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. LC/MS [M+H]+: 885.86

Step E: tert-Butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

tert-Butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (0.0543, 0.339 mmol), NCS (0.0453 g,0.339 mmol), and2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (0.1 g, 0.113 mmol) were added to a 50 ml flask with 15 ml THF andstirred for 30 minutes at room temp. The reaction mixture was stirredwith Na₂S₂O₃ aqueous for 30 minutes and diluted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was separated, washed with KHSO₄ aqueous, dried over MgSO₄and concentrated to give a solid that was used in the next step. LC/MS[M+H]+: 1044

Step F:N1-(2-Aminoethyl)-4-(2-((2-aminoethyl)amino)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

tert-Butyl(2-((2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-((2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)amino)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(0.118 g, 0.113 mmol) was dissolved in 10 ml of DCM to which 3 drops ofanisole were added. 2 ml of TFA were added and the mixture was stirredat room temp. for two hours. The solvent was removed, toluene was added,and the solvent was removed again. 5 ml of TFA were added and thereaction was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The solvent was removed togive the crude product as a sludge which was purified via HPLC to give asolid. LC/MS [M+H]+: 242 (dication).

The compounds in the Table below were synthesized using the proceduredescribed above for EXAMPLE 456 and the corresnonding intermediatesnrenared as described herein.

EX LC/MS No. Structure Name MW [M + H]⁺ 457

4-(2-((2- aminoethyl)amino)pyridin-4- yl)-N1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 483 484 458

(R)-4-(2-((2- aminoethyl)amino)pyridin-4- yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 508 509 459

(R)-4-(2-((2- Aminoethyl)amino)pyridin- 3-yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 508 509 460

(R)-4-(2-((2- aminoethyl)amino)pyridin-3 yl)-N1-(1-aminopropan-2-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 496 497

EXAMPLE 461N1-(2-Aminoethyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-4-yl)boronic acid

A mixture of tert-butyl ((4-bromopyridin-2-yl)methyl)carbamate (0.8 g,2.79 mmol), 4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane)(2.122 g, 8.36 mmol), PCy3 PdG2 (0.329 g, 0.557 mmol) and potassiumacetate (0.820 g, 8.36 mmol) in dioxane (40 ml) was degassed and heatedat 80° C. for 17 hours. The mixture was filtered and 100 ml saturatedKHSO₄ aqueous, and ether (100 ml) were added to the filtrate. Theorganic was separated, washed with brine, dried (MgSO₄), andconcentrated. LC/MS [M+H]+: 253,28.

Step B: tert-Butyl((4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)carbamate

A suspension of3-iodo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-6-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)benzenesulfonamide(2 g, 2.283 mmol),(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-4-yl)boronic acid (1.727g, 6.85 mmol), tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.264 g, 0.228mmol) and sodium carbonate (0.726 g, 6.85 mmol) in dioxane (70 ml) andwater (20 ml) was degassed and heated at 80° C. for 17 hours. Themixture was diluted with AcOEt and washed with brine. The organic layerwas dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated. The residue was purified by ISCOcolumn (80 g, 0-30%, 30%, 30-100% EtOAc in Hexane). The desired productwas eluted at 100% EtOAc. LC/MS [M+H]+: 956.96.

Step C:2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid

A solution of tert-butyl((4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)carbamate(0.6 g, 0.627 mmol) in THF (20 ml) was stirred with tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (1.882 ml, 1.882 mmol) at room temp. for 0.5 hour. The mixturewas diluted with AcOEt, washed with KHSO₄ saturated aqueous and brine,dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. LC/MS [M+H]+: 856.85.

Step D:N1-(2-Aminoethyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)pyridin-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butyl((4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-hydrosulfonyl-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)carbamate(0.15 g, 0.175 mmol) and tert-butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (0.112 g,0.701 mmol) in THF (20 ml) was added NCS (0.068 g, 0.508 mmol) at roomtemp. The mixture was stirred for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture wasstirred with Na₂S₂O₃ aqueous for 30 minutes and diluted with ether 60ml. The organic layer was separated, washed with KHSO₄ aqueous andbrine, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. LC/MS [M+H]+: 1015.11. Theresidue was dissolved in DCM (5 ml), and stirred at room temp. with 2 mlTFA and two drops anisole for 2 hours and concentrated. The residue washeated at 80° C. in 2 ml TFA for 40 minutes. TFA was removed, and thecrude material was purified by Gilson (3-37% AcCN in water with 0.05%ammonium hydroxide). The solution was concentrated. LC/MS [M+H]+:454.25.

EXAMPLE 462(R)-3′-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-N4-(2-aminopropyl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide

Step A: (3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (0.9 g, 0.81 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) andwater (2.5 mL) was added tert-butyl((5-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl)carbamate(0.5 g, 1.21 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.26 g, 2.43 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ adductCH₂Cl₂ (132 mg, 0.16 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was degassedwith nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C.for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was quenched withwater (25 mL) and extracted with EA (3×15 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (3×20 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography, eluted with 60% EA in PE to afford thetitle compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1254.

Step B:3′-(2-(Aminomethyl)-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-N4-((3S,4R)-4-aminopyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide

To a stirred solution of(3R,4S)-tert-butyl-3-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-4-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-(2-(((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)methyl)-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.48 g, 0.38 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was added TFA (2 mL) at 0° C. Thesolution was allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred for 1 hour.The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum. The residue wasco-evaporated with anisole (3×3 mL) under vacuum and used in the nextstep without further purification. The crude product was dissolved inTFA (4 mL). The solution was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The resultingsolution was concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purifiedby Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: XBridge C18 OBD PrepColumn 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water (10 mmol/LNH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to25% B in 6 min; Detector: UV 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 560; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ8.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.81 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (s, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.17(m, 1H), 4.65 (s, 2H), 4.63-4.59 (m, 1H), 4.26-4.21 (m, 1H), 3.93-3.88(m, 1H), 3.73-3.68 (m, 1H), 3.60-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.51-3.46 (m, 1H).

By using the same general procedures described in Example 462,substituting the appropriate reactants and reagents, prepared asdescribed herein or commercially available, the following compounds weresynthesized and characterized by LC/MS.

EX LC/MS NO Structure Name [M + H]⁺ 467

N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2- (methylamino)-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 491 468

(S)-N1-(3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl)-4-(6-amino-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 484469

(S)-N1-(3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl)-4-(6-amino-5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 488470

(R)-3′-((4- (hydroxymethyl)thiazol-2- yl)amino)-N4-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′- biphenyl]-3,4-disulfonamide 578 472

(R)-N1-(3- (aminomethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)- 4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3 -(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide dihydrochloride 531 478

(R)-N1-(3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl)-4-(6-amino-5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 488481

(R)-4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4- yl)-N1-(piperazin-2-ylmethyl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene- 1,2-disulfonamide 519

EXAMPLE 463(R)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of (R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(2.5 g, 2.59 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (30 mL) and water (7 mL) was added5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-amine(1.3 g, 4.67 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.83 g, 7.78 mmol) and PdCl₂(dppf) adductCH₂Cl₂ (0.43 g, 0.52 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was degassedwith nitrogen 3 times and stirred for 12 hours at 80° C. under nitrogen.The resulting mixture was allowed to cool to room temperature, quenchedwith water (150 mL) and extracted with EA (3×150 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (200 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with80% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 986.

Step B:(R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of (R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (2.0 g, 2.03 mmol) in ACN(20 mL) was added CuBr₂ (0.54 g, 2.43 mmol) and tert-butyl nitrite (0.34g, 3.24 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1hour. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (150 mL) andextracted with EA (3×150 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (150 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by asilica gel column chromatography, eluting with 35% EA in PE. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentrated toafford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1049: 1051.

Step C:(R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.85 g, 0.81 mmol) in DMF (10mL) was added Zn(CN)₂ (0.19 g, 1.62 mmol) and t-BuXPhos G3 precatalyst(0.13 g, 0.16 mmol) at room temperature. The resulting mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen 3 times and stirred for 1 hour at 55° C. Theresulting mixture was allowed to cool to room temperature, quenched withwater (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with saturated aqueous Na₂CO₃ (2×100 mL) and FeSO₄(2×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluting with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 996.

Step D:(R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-(2-cyanobenzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.54 g, 0.11 mmol) in MeOH (6mL) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% wt, 0.3 g, 2.14 mmol, 20%) under nitrogen.This mixture was degassed with hydrogen three times. The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 2 hours under hydrogen at 15 atm. The resultingmixture was filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum toafford the title compound, which was used in the next step withoutfurther purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1000.

Step E:(R)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 462, step B,using(R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(0.34 g, 0.34 mmol) to afford crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: XBridge C18OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water (10mmol/L, NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient:5% B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: UV 254 and 220 nm. The fractionscontaining desired product were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 540; ¹H NMR (400 MH_(Z),DMSO-d₆+DCl): δ 8.52 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.2-8.05 (m, 2H), 7.63 (s, 1H),7.2 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 3.97-3.85 (m, 1H), 3.19-2.91 (m,3H), 2.74 (t, J=10.8 Hz, 1H).

By using the same general procedures described in Example 463,substituting the appropriate reactants and reagents, prepared asdescribed herein or commercially available, the following compounds weresynthesized and characterized by LC/MS.

EX LC/MS NO Structure Name [M + H]⁺ 473

(S)-N1-(3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl)-4-(2- (aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 540 475

(S)-N1-(1-amino-3- hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol- 5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 540 476

N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2- (aminomethyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide 510

EXAMPLE 464(R)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl(3-(3′,4′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of (R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (1.50 g, 1.56 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL) and water (3 mL)was added PdCl₂(dppf) adduct CH₂Cl₂ (0.25 g, 0.31 mmol),4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine (0.55g, 2.33 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (0.50 g, 4.67 mmol) at room temperature. Themixture was degassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (3×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 70% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated to afford the title compound as a solid: LCMS[M+E]': 944.

Step B:tert-Butyl-N-[(2R)-3-({4-[3-amino-4-(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}acetamido)phenyl]-2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene}sulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl]carbamate

To a solution of 2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)acetic acid (0.23 g, 1.28mmol) and HATU (0.53 g, 1.40 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was added(R)-tert-butyl(3-(3′,4′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate(1.10 g, 1.17 mmol) and DIEA (0.31 mL, 1.75 mmol) at room temp. Themixture was stirred at room temp. for 2 hours under nitrogen. Theresulting mixture was quenched with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA(3×50 mL). The combined organic layers was washed with brine (3×50 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 70% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 1101.

Step C:tert-Butyl-N-{[5-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-{[(2R)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxypropyl]sulfamoyl}-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate

A solution oftert-butyl-N-[(2R)-3-({4-[3-amino-4-(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}acetamido)phenyl]-2-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-3-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]benzene}sulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl]carbamate(0.70 g, 0.64 mmol) in HOAc (10 mL) was stirred for 2 hours at 55° C.The resulting mixture was quenched with water (50 mL) and extracted withEA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×50mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺:1083.

Step D:(R)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 462, step B,usingtert-butyl-N-{[5-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-{[(2R)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxypropyl]sulfamoyl}-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate(0.50 g, 0.46 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeC18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water(10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 0% B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: UV 254 and 220 nm; Retentiontime: 3.5 min. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺:523; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.58 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.7 Hz,1H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 4.00-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.29-3.22 (m, 3H), 2.95-2.87 (m,1H).

The compounds in the Table below were synthesized using the proceduredescribed above for EXAMPLE 464, and the corresponding intermediatesprepared as described herein.

EX LC/MS No. Structure Name [M + H]⁺ 465

S)-N1-(3-amino-2- hydroxypropyl)-4-(2- (aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 523 474

(S)-N1-(1-amino-3- hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4-(2- (aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-3-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 523

EXAMPLE 466N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:tert-Butyl(2-(3′,4′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 464, step A,using tert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(1.40 g, 1.50 mmol): LCMS [M+H]⁺: 914.

Step B: 2-Methoxybuta-1,3-diene; tert-butylN-({[2-amino-4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)phenyl]carbamoyl}methyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 464, step B,using tert-butyl(2-(3′,4′-diamino-3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)ethyl)carbamate(1 g, 1.09 mmol): LCMS [M+H]⁺: 1071.

Step C:tert-Butyl-N-{[5-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 464, step C,usingtert-butyl-N-({[2-amino-4-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)phenyl]carbamoyl}methyl)carbamate (0.65 g, 0.61 mmol): LCMS [M+H]⁺: 1053.

Step D:N1-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(2-(aminomethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 462, step B,usingtert-butyl-N-{[5-(3-{bis[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]sulfamoyl}-4-[(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)sulfamoyl]-2-[(2E,4E)-11-methoxy-2,4,5,6-tetraazabicyclo[6.3.1]dodeca-1(11),2,4,8(12),9-pentaen-3-yl]phenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl]methyl}carbamate (0.46 g, 0.44 mmol) to afford the crude product. Thecrude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions:Column: X Bridge Prep C18 OBD Column 19×250 mm 5 μm; Mobile Phase A:water (10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 1% B to 20% B in 7 min; Dettector: UV 254 and 220 nm. Thefractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 493; ¹H NMR (300MHz, CD₃OD+DCl): δ 8.61 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.77(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.33 (dd, J=8.7 Hz, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 4.75(s, 2H), 3.39 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.15 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H).

EXAMPLE 471(R)-2-((4′-(N-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxamide

Step A:(R)-methyl-2-((3′-(N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(2.0 g, 2.084 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (16 mL) and water (4 mL) was addedmethyl-2-((3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylate(0.75 g, 2.08 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (0.221 g, 2.08 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ adductCH₂Cl₂ (1.7 g, 2.084 mmol)) at room temperature. The mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen three times. The reaction mixture was stirred at80° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was dilutedwith water (200 mL) and extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with water (3×200 mL) and brine (3×200 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 70% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 1066.

Step B:(R)-2-((3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylicacid

To a solution of (R)-methyl2-((3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylate(0.89 g, 0.84 mmol) in THF (4 mL) and MeOH (4 mL) was added aqueoussolution NaOH (2 N, 1.67 mL, 3.34 mmol) slowly. The reaction solutionwas stirred for 5 hours at room temperature. The pH value of thesolution was adjusted to 6-7 with 1 N aqueous HCl. The resulting mixturewas concentrated under vacuum to afford a solid. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: XBridgePrep C18 OBD Column, 30×100 mm, 5 μm; Mobile Phase A: water (10 mmoL/LNH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 40 mL/min; Gradient: 0% B to100% B in 30 min; Detector: UV 254 and 280 nm; Retention time: 8 min.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound. LCMS [M+H]⁺: 1052.

Step C:(R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((4-carbamoylthiazol-2-yl)amino)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

To a stirred solution of(R)-2-((3′-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4′-(N-(1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-2′-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxylicacid (0.4 g, 0.38 mmol) in THF (4 mL) was added ammonium chloride (0.10g, 1.90 mmol), HATU (0.29 g, 0.76 mmol) and TEA (0.16 mL, 1.14 mmol) inan ice bath. The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for16 hours. The resulting mixture was diluted with water (50 mL) andextracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith water (3×50 mL) and brine (3×50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography and eluted with 80% EAin PE. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺:1051.

Step D:(R)-2-((4′-(N-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)sulfamoyl)-3′-sulfamoyl-2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)thiazole-4-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 462, step B,using(R)-tert-butyl-3-(3-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3′-((4-carbamoylthiazol-2-yl)amino)-2-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonamido)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(0.32 g, 0.30 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: AtlantisPrep T3 OBD Column, 19×250 mm, 10 μm; Mobile Phase A: water (10 mmoL/LNH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 15% B to30% B in 8 min; Detector: UV 254 and 220 nm. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 591; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 8.61(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H),7.37-7.34 (m, 2H), 6.91 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 4.33-4.18 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.42(m, 2H), 3.43-3.34 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.24 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 477(R)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(6-amino-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A: (R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl) benzenesulfinic acid (2.20 g, 2.84 mmol) inTHF (20 mL) was added NCS (0.78 g, 7.51 mmol) at 0° C. The reactionmixture was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature under nitrogen. Tothe reaction mixture was added (S)-tert-butyl(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (1.10 g, 5.79 mmol) and TEA (1.46 mL,8.74 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred foranother 1 hour at room temperature under nitrogen. The resulting mixturewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gelchromatography, eluting with 50% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 964.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(6-amino-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate

To a solution of(R)-tert-butyl(3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (1.10 g, 1.14 mmol),3-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine(0.40 g, 1.72 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water (2 mL) was addedPd(dppf)Cl₂ adduct CH₂Cl₂ (0.19 g, 0.23 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (0.36 g, 3.42mmol). The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times andstirred for 4 hours at 80° C. The resulting mixture was diluted withwater (20 mL), extracted with EA (3×30 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (3×30 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 80% EA in PE.The fractions containing desired product were combined and concentratedto afford the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 944.

Step C:(R)—N1-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-(6-amino-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 462, step B,using(R)-tert-butyl(3-(4-(6-amino-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)-2-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (0.69 g, 0.73 mmol) to afford the crude product. Thecrude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions:Column: X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; MobilePhase A: water (10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20mL/min; Gradient: 0% B to 30% B in 8 min; Detector: UV 254 and 220 nm;Retention time: 5.82 min. The collected fractions containing desiredproduct were combined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 484; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.17 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (m, 4H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 5.79 (s,2H), 3.78 (d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 3.12-3.04 (m, 1H), 3.03-2.82 (m, 2H),2.74-2.67 (m, 1H), 1.86 (s, 3H).

EXAMPLE 479(S)—N1-(2-aminopropyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(S)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 477, step A,using (S)-tert-butyl (1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate (0.27 g, 1.55 mmol)to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+2]⁺: 949.

Step B: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 477, step B,using(S)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(NA-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate(0.81 g, 0.68 mmol) and5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridine-2-amine (0.28 g,1.28 mmol: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 914.

Step C:(S)—N1-(2-aminopropyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 462, step B,using(S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate(0.70 g, 0.76 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeC18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water(10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 0% B to 25% B in 8 min; Detector: UV 254 and 220 nm; Retentiontime: 6.67 min. The collected fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+H]⁺: 454; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 8.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),7.82 (dd, J=8.5 Hz, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 6.97 (dd, J=8.6 Hz, 2.4Hz, 1H), 6.36 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 3.25-2.88 (m, 1H), 3.28-3.11 (m, 2H),1.30 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H).

EXAMPLE 480(R)—N1-(2-aminopropyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:(R)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 477, step A,using2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (1.00 g, 1.29 mmol) and (R)-tert-butyl(1-aminopropan-2-yl)carbamate (0.34 g, 1.94 mmol) to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 948.

Step B:(R)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 477, step B,using(R)-tert-butyl(1-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate(0.9 g, 0.95 mmol) and5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridine-2-amine (0.39 g,1.78 mmol): LCMS [M+2]⁺: 915.

Step C:(R)—N1-(2-aminopropyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 462, step B,using(R)-tert-butyl(1-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)propan-2-yl)carbamate(0.84 g, 0.92 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crude product waspurified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column: X BridgeC18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A: water(10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 0% B to 35% B in 8 min; Detector: UV 254 and 220 nm. Thecollected fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuum toafford the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺: 454; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ8.42 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.36 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 3.45 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 3.33-3.13(m, 2H), 1.30 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H).

EXAMPLE 482N1-(2-(-2-amineoethylamino)ethyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:tert-Butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid (1.0 g, 1.29 mmol) in THF (4 mL) was added NCS (0.35 g, 2.59 mmol).The stirred mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour undernitrogen. To the reaction mixture was added tert-butyl(2-aminoethyl)(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate (0.59 g,1.94 mmol) and TEA (0.35 g, 3.43 mmol). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 30 minutes. The resulting mixture was filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with 40% EA in PE. The fractions containingdesired product were combined and concentrated to afford the titlecompound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1077.

Step B:tert-Butyl(2-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 477, step Busingtert-butyl(2-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate (0.90 g, 0.86 mmol) and5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl) pyridin-2-amine (0.27 g,1.34 mmol) to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1043.

Step C:N1-(2-(-2-amineoethylamino)ethyl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 462, step B,usingtert-butyl(2-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)ethyl)(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl) amino)ethyl)carbamate (0.60 g, 0.58 mmol) to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC with the followingconditions: Column: XBridge Prep C18 OBD Column, 30×100 mm, 5 μm; MobilePhase A: water (10 mmoL/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20mL/min; Gradient: 0% B to 30% B in 11 min; Detector: UV 254 and 210 nm;Retention time: 9.73 min. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 483; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆+DCl) δ 8.50 (d, J=8.3 Hz,1H), 8.00 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=9.3 Hz,2.3 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 3.30-3.13 (m, 8H).

EXAMPLES 483-499 in the Table below were prepared in an analogousfashion to that described for EXAMPLE 482, starting from2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfinicacid and the corresponding boronic acids or boronic esters and aminesand Boc-protected diamines, which were all either prepared as describedherein, or which were available from commercial sources.

EX. LC/MS No. Structure Chemical Name [M + H]⁺ 483

N1-((1R,3R)-3- aminocyclobutyl)-4-(6- aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 466 484

(S)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3- yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3- ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 480 485

3-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)- 6-(piperazin-1- ylsulfonyl)-2-(2H- tetrazol-5-yl)benzenesulfonamide 466 486

(R)-N1-(3- (aminomethyl)pyrrolidin- 3-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide dihydrochloride495 487

(S)-N1-(3- (aminomethyl)pyrrolidin- 3-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5- yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide dihydrochloride495 488

(S)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3- yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-2- ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 480 489

(R)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3- yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-2- ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 480 490

(R)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3- yl)-N1-(piperidin-3-yl)-3- (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 480 491

(R)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3- yl)-N1-(pyrrolidin-3- ylmethyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 480 492

4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)- N1-((4-hydroxypiperidin- 4-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2 disulfonamide 510 493

4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)- N1-(azetidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 452 494

(S)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3- yl)-N1-(piperidin-3-yl)-3- (2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 480 495

4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)- N1-((3-hydroxyazetidin-3-yl)methyl)-3-(2H-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 482 496

N1-(3-aminopropyl)-4-(6- aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide hydrogen chloride 454 497

4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)- 1-N-(3-methylazetidin-3-yl)-3-(2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol- 5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide hydrogen 466498

(R)-N1-(4-aminobutan-2- yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3- yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 468 499

(S)-N1-(4-aminobutan-2- yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3- yl)-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2- disulfonamide 468

EXAMPLE 500(R)—N1-(1-(2-aminoethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

Step A:Benzyl-N-[(3R)-1-(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]carbamate

To a mixture of (R)-benzyl-pyrrolidin-3-ylcarbamate (1.92 g, 8.72 mmol)and anhydrous K₂CO₃ (3.61 g, 26.2 mmol) in DMF (35 mL) was addedtert-butyl (2-bromoethyl)carbamate (4.88 g, 21.79 mmol) at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for 18 hours at roomtemperature under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was poured into water(100 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with EA (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers was washed with brine (2×30 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with 75% EA in PE. The fractions containing desired product werecombined and concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound:LCMS [M+1]⁺: 364.

Step B: (R)-tert-butyl (2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution ofbenzyl-N-[(3R)-1-(2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}ethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]carbamate(2.28 g, 6.28 mmol) in MeOH (35 mL) was added Pd(OH)₂/C (20% wt., 0.42g, 2.95 mmol) under nitrogen at room temperature. The reaction mixturewas stirred for 24 hours at room temperature under hydrogen (1.5 atm).The resulting mixture was filtered. The filtrate was concentrated undervacuum to afford the title compound, which was used in the next stepwithout any further purification: LCMS [M+1]⁺: 230.

Step C: tert-Butyl(2-((3R)-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfinamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 477, step A,using (R)-tert-butyl (2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate (1.38 g,6.02 mmol): LCMS [M+1]⁺: 1003.

Step D: tert-butyl(R)-(2-(3-((4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)sulfonamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(2-((3R)-3-(2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-4-iodo-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfinamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate(0.70 g, 0.70 mmol),5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine (0.38 g,1.74 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8.5 mL) and water (1.5 mL) was addedPd(PPh₃)₄ (0.16 g, 0.14 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (0.22 g, 2.09 mmol). Thereaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen three times and stirred for4 hours at 80° C. under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was diluted withwater (15 mL), extracted with EA (3×20 mL). The combined organic layerswas washed with brine (3×30 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with 10% MeOH inDCM. The fractions containing desired product were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+1]⁺:969.

Step E:(R)—N1-(1-(2-aminoethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)-4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)benzene-1,2-disulfonamide

The title compound was prepared as described for EXAMPLE 462, step Busing(R)-tert-butyl(2-(3-(4-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-2-(N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)sulfamoyl)-3-(2-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenylsulfonamido)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)carbamate (0.68 g, 0.70 mmol) to afford the crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions: Column:X Bridge C18 OBD Prep Column 100 Å, 10 μm, 19 mm×250 mm; Mobile Phase A:water (10 mmol/L NH₄HCO₃), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 0% B to 25% B in 9 min; Detector: UV 254 and 220 nm; Retentiontime: 8.05 min. The fractions containing desired product were combinedand concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound: LCMS [M+H]⁺:509; ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆+D₂O): δ 8.25 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.78-6.67 (m, 1H), 6.17 (dd,J=8.8 Hz, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 2.76-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.65-2.58 (m, 1H), 2.56-2.48(m, 3H), 2.42-2.36 (m, 2H), 2.32-2.21 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.93 (m, 1H),1.58-1.54 (m, 1H).

Biological Assays Enzyme Activity: Determination of IC₅₀

The Class B enzyme activities were measured in the presence of the testinhibitor in a fluorescence assay against a commercially availablesubstrate consisting of a cephalosporin core linking 7-hydroxycoumarinto fluorescein (CCF2-FA). The enzyme (NDM-1, IMP-1 or VIM-1; for areview, see: Meine, M.-R.; Llarrull, L. I.; Vila, A. J. Antibiotics,2014, 3, 285-316) and the substrate were diluted in 100 mM KH₂PO₄ buffer(pH 7) containing 0.005% Tween-20 and 10 μM ZnSO₄. In the assay, thefinal concentration of enzyme was 1 pM, 2 pM and 30 pM for NDM-1, IMP-1and VIM-1, respectively, and the final concentration of CCF2-FA was 1.25μM. The test inhibitor was dissolved in dimethylsulfoxide and diluted1:50 in the assay, resulting in a final concentration range of 20 μM to0.00063 μM. In a 384-well microplate, the test inhibitor was incubatedwith the metallo-β-lactamase enzyme and the substrate for 2 hours at 25°C. Fluorescence at 460 nm following excitation at 405 nm was measured.The IC₅₀ value was determined from semi-logarithmic plots of enzymeinhibition versus inhibitor concentration, with a curve generated usinga 4-parameter fit.

Representative compounds of the present invention exhibit inhibition ofClass B β-lactamases in this assay. For example, the compounds ofExamples 1-500 were tested in this assay and were found to have the IC₅₀values shown in Assay Table 1.

Antibiotic Potentiation Activity: Determination of SynergisticConcentration

The concentrations of metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors required to restorethe susceptibility of various strains of bacteria to inactiveconcentrations of antibiotics were determined in an assay that assessedbacterial growth by measuring the optical density at 600 nm (OD₆₀₀). Thebacterial strains tested included the clinical strains Escherichia coliexpressing NDM-1 (CLB30005, CLB30016), Serratia marcescens expressingIMP-1 (CL5741), and Klebsiella pneumoniae expressing VIM-1 (IHMA599644).Inhibitor activity was measured in the presence and absence of imipenemin a 384-well microplate.

The clinical strains CLB30016, CL5741 and IHMA599644 were grown ontrypticase soy agar containing 5% sheep's blood. The bacteria on agarplates were incubated at 35° C. with humidity overnight. The followingday, individual colonies from each clinical strain were picked andresuspended in 5 ml saline to attain an OD₆₀₀ of 0.14, 0.11, 0.15 and0.13, for CLB30016, CL5741 and IHMA599644, respectively. These werefurther diluted 1:100 into 1.1× CAMHB and used to inoculate the testwells as described below.

Imipenem in 10 mM 3-(N-morpholino)propanesulfonic acid (MOPS, pH 7) wasstored in single use aliquots at −80° C. Test inhibitors were dissolvedin dimethylsulfoxide and diluted 1:50 in the assay, resulting in a finalconcentration range of 200 μM to 0.195 μM. On the day of the assay, 4 μlof antibiotic was added to 45 ul of bacteria followed by 1 μl of testcompound and mixed by pipetting and with an orbital shaker. Theconcentration of antibiotic used in the assay was 1 μg/ml. Microplateswere covered and incubated at 35° C. for 22 hours to 24 hours. At theend of the incubation, absorbance was determined using aspectrophotometer. The synergistic concentration of MBLI was determinedby identifying the lowest concentration of test compound in the presenceof a given concentration of antibiotic that was required to inhibit 95%of the growth of the bacteria. The results for Examples 1-500 arereported in Table 1, expressed as the concentration of compound thatpotentiated the action of antibiotic (imipenem) affecting 95% inhibitionof bacterial growth (MITC95).

Representative compounds of the present invention do not have any orhave minimal intrinsic antibacterial activity but display a synergisticeffect when used in combination with a beta-lactam antibiotic. Forexample, in general, the compounds of Examples 1-500 were determined torestore susceptibility to imipenem for one or more of the test organismsat concentrations of 100 μM or less.

ASSAY TABLE 1 Inhibition of metallo-β-lactamases (IMP-1, NDM-1, VIM-1)and antibiotic potentiation vs. MBL-expressing bacteria by Examples1-500. Serratia Escherichia Klebsiella marcescens coli pneumoniaeexpressing expressing expressing IMP-1 NDM-1 VIM-1 IMP-1 NDM-1 VIM-1(CL5741) (CLB30016) (IHMA599644) Ex. IC50 IC50 IC50 MITC95 MITC95 MITC95No. nM nM nM μM μM μM 1 0.5805 0.08531 0.2642 0.8542 0.5156 1.448 20.2789 0.1625 0.4615 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 3 0.2334 0.1507 0.2575 1.5633.125 6.25 4 0.3538 0.1355 0.2371 1.563 3.125 3.125 5 0.3459 0.19720.1456 0.8906 0.25 1.781 6 0.06479 0.02689 0.09149 1.563 6.25 6.25 70.2144 0.1005 0.1085 3.125 6.25 6.25 8 0.3609 0.1227 0.2866 3.125 1.5636.25 9 0.1711 0.08439 0.1328 1.563 0.7813 1.563 10 0.2346 0.09015 0.17720.6406 0.1875 1.531 11 0.1054 0.01854 0.05017 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 120.3161 0.04291 0.1025 0.6302 0.25 0.5703 13 2.139 0.07573 0.4117 12.512.5 25 14 0.1731 0.02553 0.1761 3.125 12.5 12.5 15 0.4514 0.0926 0.393912.5 50 25 16 0.4422 0.09208 0.4609 12.5 25 25 17 0.4305 0.08886 0.40996.25 12.5 12.5 18 0.268 0.04877 0.2709 3.125 6.25 6.25 19 0.486 0.095270.3348 6.25 50 25 20 0.8174 0.09725 0.4936 6.25 25 25 21 0.3828 0.064160.243 3.125 6.25 6.25 22 0.413 0.03484 0.2326 3.125 6.25 3.125 23 0.29410.05108 0.224 6.25 25 12.5 24 0.2347 0.07315 0.2053 3.125 25 12.5 252.242 3.023 4.516 6.25 25 25 26 1.154 0.9741 1.659 3.125 12.5 12.5 271.59 0.8253 1.916 6.25 12.5 25 28 0.6464 0.6463 0.7257 6.25 25 12.5 292.085 1.354 3.059 6.25 25 25 30 0.369 0.06858 0.3078 3.125 6.25 6.25 312.022 2.591 8.181 2.344 9.375 6.25 32 0.3395 0.06904 0.2962 1.563 6.253.125 33 0.2752 0.0731 0.299 6.25 25 25 34 0.4289 0.08163 0.3294 6.25 2550 35 0.349 0.05085 0.2563 3.125 12.5 12.5 36 0.2466 0.03688 0.166 3.12525 12.5 37 0.2871 0.00769 0.1983 3.125 12.5 12.5 38 1.431 0.4241 2.5173.125 12.5 12.5 39 0.8785 0.5057 0.9078 6.25 12.5 12.5 40 1.859 1.7042.657 6.25 25 25 41 0.8105 0.9382 1.753 6.25 25 25 42 0.7002 0.69670.6695 3.125 12.5 12.5 43 1.234 2.068 1.859 6.25 25 100 44 2.217 0.87162.058 6.25 25 25 45 1.651 2.395 2.39 6.25 50 25 46 0.2889 0.05716 0.3211.563 6.25 3.125 47 0.4836 0.06578 0.3041 3.125 6.25 12.5 48 0.95140.2583 0.4898 3.125 6.25 3.125 49 0.4127 0.06731 0.3284 12.5 25 25 500.2629 0.04077 0.2496 12.5 25 25 51 0.3926 0.09705 0.4408 12.5 25 25 525.939 15.28 25.29 3.125 12.5 50 53 0.2978 0.04148 0.1919 1.563 3.1253.125 54 1.928 0.19 3.635 3.125 6.25 6.25 55 0.8595 0.5101 1.461 3.1253.125 6.25 56 0.342 0.05187 0.2454 3.125 1.563 3.125 57 0.5542 0.085290.3549 6.25 3.125 3.125 58 0.7589 0.06858 0.4038 1.563 1.563 3.125 590.5584 0.03572 0.3086 1.563 1.563 3.125 60 0.6792 0.07653 0.2362 1.5633.125 3.125 61 1.473 0.9756 1.44 3.125 3.125 3.125 62 1.28 0.8432 1.6331.563 3.125 3.125 63 0.3071 0.04452 0.2571 1.563 1.563 1.563 64 2.1581.488 5.694 1.563 12.5 12.5 65 0.7032 0.4639 1.433 3.125 6.25 3.125 662.263 1.089 4.015 3.125 3.125 6.25 67 0.4882 0.0407 0.2714 1.563 1.5633.125 68 1.97 1.01 3.697 1.563 3.125 3.125 69 0.1841 0.03231 0.18461.563 0.7813 3.125 70 2.309 1.954 2.79 3.125 6.25 12.5 71 0.3554 0.061190.2235 3.125 1.563 3.125 72 0.27 0.02 0.26 1.563 1.563 3.125 73 0.16030.03323 0.1253 1.563 1.563 3.125 74 0.8404 0.6458 1.143 2.344 2.3443.125 75 0.1576 0.02071 0.1153 1.563 1.563 3.125 76 0.1948 0.028460.1288 1.563 3.125 3.125 77 0.1662 0.03408 0.1332 1.563 3.125 6.25 780.2345 0.0225 0.1834 1.563 3.125 3.125 79 0.2827 0.04273 0.1813 1.5631.563 3.125 80 0.3356 0.0488 0.1581 1.563 1.563 3.125 81 0.1907 0.028580.1349 1.563 1.563 1.563 82 0.2063 0.04932 0.1965 12.5 6.25 12.5 830.2608 0.04826 0.2083 3.125 3.125 3.125 84 0.4033 0.06189 0.2701 3.1251.563 3.125 85 0.2051 0.0351 0.1473 3.125 6.25 6.25 86 0.1291 0.027480.07563 1.563 1.563 6.25 87 0.2605 0.03672 0.1969 3.125 3.125 6.25 880.1722 0.02028 0.1647 3.125 3.125 6.25 89 0.5676 0.05813 0.2296 3.1256.25 6.25 90 0.4108 0.0795 0.2704 1.563 3.125 3.125 91 0.326 0.076910.3266 1.563 1.563 3.125 92 1.174 0.609 1.413 12.5 12.5 12.5 93 5.2916.351 12.44 3.125 6.25 12.5 94 0.7296 0.5742 0.9732 2.083 3.646 3.125 950.1927 0.02701 0.1732 3.125 1.563 3.125 96 0.4015 0.07571 0.2986 3.1256.25 6.25 97 0.3826 0.02142 0.2223 3.125 3.125 3.125 98 0.209 0.036510.1693 1.563 1.823 2.604 99 0.5656 0.09939 0.4991 6.25 12.5 25 100 3.2623.878 12.63 25 50 200 101 1.246 0.2883 0.7443 3.125 3.125 6.25 1020.2634 0.0324 0.1944 1.563 3.125 3.125 103 0.2261 0.02932 0.1961 3.1253.125 3.125 104 1.237 0.2285 1.588 3.125 1.563 6.25 105 1.182 0.20571.136 1.563 1.563 6.25 106 0.3794 0.07327 0.2365 3.125 6.25 12.5 1071.401 0.1841 1.687 3.125 3.125 6.25 108 0.3364 0.05123 0.2681 3.1251.563 3.125 109 0.4396 0.08209 0.3223 1.563 1.563 3.125 110 0.34620.08153 0.3091 3.125 1.563 3.125 111 0.4291 0.07456 0.2981 1.563 1.5633.125 112 0.3179 0.04604 0.2187 1.563 1.563 3.125 113 1.12 0.6465 0.77273.125 1.563 3.125 114 0.298 0.06486 0.3064 3.125 3.125 6.25 115 0.32420.0602 0.3878 3.125 3.125 6.25 116 0.2665 0.02387 0.2648 1.563 1.5633.125 117 0.243 0.01259 0.1828 3.125 6.25 3.125 118 0.331 0.02604 0.28886.25 25 12.5 119 0.2228 0.04074 0.2536 1.563 1.563 3.125 120 0.25750.04946 0.2018 1.563 1.563 3.125 121 2.844 1.423 7.084 3.125 6.25 12.5122 0.2823 0.03292 0.193 1.563 1.563 3.125 123 0.2194 0.03601 0.18851.563 1.563 3.125 124 0.2223 0.00652 0.2535 3.125 12.5 12.5 125 0.2860.04653 0.1956 1.563 1.563 3.125 126 0.222 0.05687 0.1803 1.563 1.5633.125 127 0.3216 0.04212 0.2363 1.563 3.125 3.125 128 0.1767 0.044270.1988 6.25 3.125 12.5 129 9.075 0.2785 0.969 6.25 6.25 12.5 130 0.68420.05295 0.1514 1.563 1.563 3.125 131 1.827 0.2747 0.1198 3.125 1.5631.563 132 1.401 0.1139 0.1237 1.563 0.7813 1.563 133 0.8158 0.34140.1183 1.563 0.7813 1.563 134 2.072 0.3012 0.1401 3.125 1.563 3.125 1350.2294 0.1361 0.1071 1.563 1.563 1.563 136 0.0755 0.03684 0.1055 3.1251.563 1.563 137 0.2653 0.126 0.1572 3.125 3.125 3.125 138 0.2748 0.12380.1501 3.125 3.125 3.125 139 0.4096 0.05818 0.1405 1.563 0.7813 3.125140 0.7792 0.08674 0.1111 1.563 0.7813 1.563 141 0.04083 0.01864 0.062296.25 3.125 6.25 142 0.6363 0.1851 0.5585 1.563 3.906 3.125 143 0.26620.08486 0.2203 1.563 3.125 12.5 144 0.2884 0.08981 0.1619 3.125 12.512.5 145 0.2208 0.03427 0.1818 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 146 0.3557 0.037170.2236 0.7813 3.125 1.563 147 0.4936 0.5501 0.5589 6.25 25 12.5 1480.4905 0.2134 0.7486 3.125 12.5 6.25 149 0.9927 0.2159 0.7386 6.25 12.56.25 151 2.428 5.943 9.218 6.25 12.5 50 152 0.2639 0.07201 0.1954 3.1253.125 6.25 153 0.7036 0.2799 1.053 25 50 100 154 0.1547 0.06702 0.28036.25 50 25 155 0.6583 1.637 0.8044 0.6406 0.0625 2.563 156 0.8978 0.28981.738 12.5 6.25 25 157 3.087 0.3198 0.8269 0.8906 0.125 1.281 158 1.7070.6013 1.267 0.8906 0.25 1.781 159 1.294 0.1948 0.5099 1.563 1.563 3.125160 1.389 0.599 1.067 1.563 3.125 3.125 161 0.4012 0.03138 0.1057 0.52950.2995 0.8542 162 0.7334 0.06075 0.1542 0.5573 0.3203 0.9844 163 0.45030.06048 0.1184 0.7813 0.3906 0.7813 164 0.2718 0.03776 0.1055 0.78130.3906 0.7813 165 24.38 17.69 1.17 1.563 0.3906 3.125 166 0.82 0.058090.2331 1.563 0.7813 3.125 167 0.346 0.05911 0.169 1.563 1.563 3.125 1680.5436 0.05152 0.1605 0.668 0.375 0.8906 169 2.081 0.1367 0.5805 1.5630.7813 3.125 170 1.116 0.08032 0.2565 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 171 1.3930.1247 0.506 1.563 0.7813 3.125 172 0.5093 0.05003 0.1587 0.7813 0.58591.563 173 0.9335 0.09484 0.2844 0.7813 0.7813 3.125 174 1.66 0.11670.3895 1.563 3.125 3.125 175 1.003 0.1269 0.334 1.563 0.7813 3.125 1760.7279 0.0524 0.1915 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 177 0.8615 0.0669 0.2457 1.5630.7813 1.563 178 0.8696 0.06395 0.2663 1.563 1.563 3.125 179 2.9970.2189 0.9041 3.125 1.563 3.125 180 0.3869 0.04716 0.1614 0.7813 0.39061.563 181 0.2726 0.03718 0.133 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 182 0.4531 0.039340.09036 0.5573 0.2578 0.6875 183 0.3384 0.05395 0.1102 0.7813 0.39060.7813 184 0.6733 0.03465 0.1893 0.7813 0.3906 0.7813 185 0.5239 0.047620.1896 0.7688 0.2135 1.025 186 4.094 0.3664 0.9014 1.563 0.7813 1.563187 0.2304 0.02124 0.09821 0.7813 0.5859 1.172 188 0.6127 0.07557 0.21271.563 1.563 3.125 189 0.6154 0.0718 0.2158 1.563 0.7813 3.125 190 0.62350.05898 0.2811 0.3906 0.3906 0.7813 191 0.4334 0.04688 0.1728 0.89060.25 0.8906 192 0.6993 0.2738 0.126 0.7813 1.563 1.563 193 0.21120.03916 0.1126 1.563 1.563 2.344 194 0.2418 0.1053 0.1235 0.5573 0.32032.229 195 0.5234 0.1689 0.1824 0.5859 0.5859 1.563 196 0.4795 0.32830.2179 0.2969 0.03125 1.336 197 0.3951 0.07636 0.1446 1.172 2.344 3.125198 0.2929 0.05916 0.1346 1.172 1.172 2.344 199 0.102 0.02569 0.047091.042 1.042 2.865 200 0.2755 0.05275 0.1138 1.563 1.563 3.125 201 0.1090.01987 0.1253 1.563 1.563 3.125 202 0.7129 0.1241 0.3284 1.563 3.1253.125 203 0.1987 0.05004 0.1853 1.563 3.125 3.125 204 2.56 0.5202 0.22631.563 1.563 1.563 205 5.886 1.204 3.628 3.125 1.563 3.125 206 0.49780.07293 0.2108 1.563 0.3906 1.563 207 0.9988 0.2735 0.6897 1.563 3.1253.125 208 3.117 0.4487 1.228 3.125 1.563 6.25 209 3.103 0.1483 0.17690.7813 0.293 1.563 210 1.499 0.1262 0.1967 0.7813 0.1953 3.125 211 2.2470.1556 0.1818 3.125 1.563 6.25 212 1.067 0.07068 0.1543 0.7813 0.39061.563 213 1.544 0.07586 0.1134 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 214 8.489 0.56630.7324 1.563 0.7813 3.125 215 2.125 0.1746 0.2224 0.3906 0.1953 3.125216 1.834 0.2371 0.2694 0.7813 0.1953 3.125 217 0.5049 0.4471 0.4871.563 0.3906 3.125 218 0.6936 0.7858 0.5492 0.7813 0.1953 3.125 2191.931 0.3657 0.2094 1.563 1.563 1.563 220 35.8 1.575 0.4419 3.125 1.5631.563 221 0.6884 0.281 0.1522 1.563 1.563 6.25 222 1.193 0.3108 0.44481.563 0.3906 3.125 223 4.513 1.746 1.407 0.3906 0.09766 0.3906 2240.4119 0.1424 0.187 1.563 1.563 3.125 225 0.1098 0.02561 0.0561 1.5633.125 3.125 226 3.24 0.7467 0.9477 3.125 6.25 12.5 227 0.1645 0.047990.1373 1.563 1.563 3.125 228 0.562 0.08643 0.1503 1.563 0.7813 3.125 2290.1726 0.03078 0.1199 3.125 0.7813 3.125 230 0.3568 0.05927 0.1988 1.5631.563 3.125 231 0.3764 0.02884 0.1145 1.563 1.563 3.125 232 0.60940.05054 0.1603 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 233 0.3052 0.02253 0.08969 0.39060.3906 1.563 234 0.14 0.01573 0.08291 0.7813 0.7813 0.7813 235 0.44030.03077 0.1049 0.7813 1.563 3.125 236 0.5439 0.06471 0.1299 0.7813 3.1251.563 237 0.1201 0.01335 0.05519 1.563 3.125 1.563 238 0.8005 0.11060.0653 0.7813 1.563 1.563 239 1.056 0.4389 0.1126 1.563 0.7813 3.125 2400.7453 0.05686 0.1686 0.7813 0.1953 1.563 241 0.7381 0.05357 0.18171.042 0.5208 1.302 242 0.157 0.06112 0.08408 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 2430.3125 0.2756 0.1935 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0.4775 0.02816 0.11520.7813 0.7813 0.7813 267 1.633 0.179 0.2786 1.563 0.7813 1.563 268 1.0970.06117 0.1497 1.563 0.7813 1.563 269 4.033 1.173 0.392 1.563 1.5633.125 270 2.316 0.2439 0.2017 3.125 1.563 3.125 271 0.271 0.019580.09888 0.7813 1.563 3.125 272 1.361 0.0667 0.1096 1.563 3.125 1.563 2731.411 0.05652 0.1244 1.563 1.563 1.563 274 0.4864 0.08334 0.1025 1.5630.7813 1.563 275 0.1706 0.06333 0.09024 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 276 0.54170.05605 0.08805 0.7813 1.172 0.7813 277 1.27 0.1481 0.1291 1.563 0.78131.563 278 0.6402 0.05665 0.1442 0.7813 0.7813 0.7813 279 3.033 0.23190.1327 0.7813 0.7813 0.7813 280 0.6103 0.04075 0.1584 0.7813 0.78131.563 281 0.7501 0.0166 0.05154 1.563 1.563 3.125 282 1.128 0.044570.1332 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 283 1.201 0.07209 0.1242 0.6836 0.7813 1.172284 0.4112 0.1793 0.183 0.7813 1.563 1.563 285 0.318 0.02952 0.091610.7813 0.7813 0.7813 286 0.1221 0.02068 0.08769 0.7813 1.953 1.172 2870.6166 0.04217 0.1651 1.563 1.563 3.125 288 0.4618 0.09854 0.07805 1.5630.7813 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0.7813 335 4.777 0.4588 0.2866 3.125 1.563 3.125 336 2.899 0.32510.2325 3.125 1.563 3.125 337 2.228 0.208 0.2004 0.7813 0.7813 0.7813 33891.05 37.63 6.424 1.563 1.563 1.563 339 34.11 11.92 2.102 1.563 0.78130.7813 340 46.74 6.291 2.894 1.563 0.3906 0.7813 341 4.134 1.706 0.47361.563 0.7813 3.125 342 88.68 32.72 5.309 3.125 1.563 1.563 343 1.3690.195 0.2067 0.7813 0.7813 0.7813 344 4.257 1.393 0.52 1.563 0.78131.563 345 0.6757 0.1928 0.1293 0.7813 0.5859 0.7813 346 3.648 1.4880.4673 1.563 1.563 1.563 347 3.974 2.038 0.5358 1.563 1.563 1.563 3483.326 1.474 0.5356 1.563 1.563 1.563 349 5.651 1.62 0.4332 1.563 1.5631.563 350 4.396 1.722 0.4122 0.7813 0.7813 0.7813 351 3.549 1.361 0.45261.563 0.7813 1.563 352 4.395 1.414 0.3787 1.563 0.7813 1.563 353 1.1540.2594 0.5709 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 354 0.4531 0.8168 0.1081 1.563 0.39060.7813 355 0.2001 0.05094 0.1415 0.7813 0.1953 1.563 356 1.406 1.8210.2438 0.7813 0.7813 0.7813 357 1.213 1.256 0.2242 0.7813 0.7813 0.7813358 4.055 0.3189 0.2045 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1.172 0.7813 2.344382 0.6514 0.2197 0.2708 1.563 1.563 3.125 383 0.5364 0.05685 0.10171.563 0.7813 1.563 384 0.05385 0.02335 0.05392 3.125 1.563 3.125 3850.7818 0.111 0.1303 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 386 0.1408 0.1334 0.1682 1.5630.9766 3.125 387 0.2445 0.06461 0.339 1.563 1.563 6.25 388 0.324 0.088380.3747 3.125 3.125 6.25 389 1.806 0.2894 0.744 3.125 3.125 3.125 3900.3408 0.06052 0.3299 1.563 3.125 3.125 391 0.2093 0.02799 0.09653 3.1253.125 6.25 392 0.2214 0.03181 0.101 3.125 3.125 12.5 393 0.0629 0.021890.04542 1.042 0.651 2.083 394 1.996 1.893 1.244 1.563 0.3906 3.125 3950.1558 0.03153 0.1077 1.563 0.3906 1.563 396 0.2205 0.02687 0.16930.3906 0.7813 3.125 397 1.601 0.161 0.532 0.7813 3.125 3.125 398 7.4492.544 0.9388 1.563 3.125 3.125 399 0.5331 0.08224 0.1122 1.563 0.78131.563 400 1.423 0.5983 0.2437 0.3906 0.1953 1.563 401 0.483 0.1970.08968 0.3906 0.7813 1.563 402 0.3184 0.05238 0.1587 0.7813 0.39061.563 403 0.531 0.06326 0.175 1.563 1.563 3.125 404 0.3545 0.2319 0.29690.5859 0.293 1.172 405 17.92 7.687 5.938 6.25 3.125 25 406 0.5918 0.16410.1719 0.7813 0.3906 3.125 407 1.347 0.1404 0.3352 1.563 0.7813 3.125408 0.6841 0.4209 0.3937 0.7813 0.09766 3.125 409 0.1702 0.1123 0.18361.563 0.1953 3.125 410 0.6815 0.322 0.3741 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 4110.4079 0.1171 0.1774 1.563 0.7813 3.125 412 2.572 0.1081 0.3208 3.1253.125 6.25 413 0.8005 0.2484 0.3 1.563 0.7813 3.125 414 0.7862 0.32920.3473 0.7813 0.3906 3.125 415 0.8006 0.3612 0.4246 1.172 0.1953 3.125416 1.342 0.9175 0.6803 1.563 0.3906 6.25 417 1.282 0.3854 0.234 0.78130.1953 1.563 418 0.8337 0.1518 0.1135 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 419 1.5130.4964 0.207 0.7813 0.1953 1.563 420 0.974 0.2296 0.1248 1.563 0.39063.125 421 1.138 0.1958 0.2477 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 422 0.9819 0.38570.279 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 423 1.154 0.3029 0.1805 0.7813 0.3906 1.563424 0.8135 0.08695 0.3012 1.563 0.7813 1.563 425 0.8859 0.04186 0.16033.125 0.7813 3.125 426 0.2734 0.03217 0.1675 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 4272.608 0.2212 0.5475 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 428 0.4072 0.04729 0.1329 0.78130.3906 1.563 429 0.489 0.0819 0.2278 1.563 0.5208 1.563 430 0.10170.03252 0.1029 1.563 1.172 1.563 431 0.1326 0.07387 0.169 3.125 3.1256.25 432 1.515 0.3961 0.3873 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 433 1.329 0.5105 0.40441.563 0.7813 1.563 434 1.529 0.1995 0.3368 1.563 0.7813 1.563 435 1.7840.4598 1.207 3.125 1.563 3.125 436 0.1033 0.02464 0.1157 1.563 0.78131.563 437 2.412 1.175 0.9522 3.125 0.7813 3.125 438 17.95 2.043 3.9063.125 3.125 3.125 439 6.719 0.254 0.6293 1.563 3.125 1.563 440 3.9550.3331 0.5706 1.563 0.7813 1.563 441 1.227 0.08106 0.15 1.563 1.5631.563 442 1.331 0.4315 0.2489 1.563 1.563 3.125 443 0.79 0.08142 0.1271.563 0.7813 1.172 444 1.586 0.2358 0.2352 3.125 1.563 3.125 445 0.37050.04458 0.1139 3.125 3.125 3.125 446 0.4457 0.05694 0.1531 3.125 1.5633.125 447 1.6 0.6457 0.1799 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 448 0.9877 0.1506 0.55661.563 0.7813 6.25 449 11.81 7.733 27.76 1.563 0.7813 12.5 450 3.4180.5193 0.2757 1.563 1.563 1.563 451 4.023 1.698 0.5573 0.7813 0.78130.7813 452 6.206 1.718 0.9936 3.125 3.125 6.25 453 3.516 0.87 0.24373.125 1.563 3.125 454 3.456 0.7573 0.2623 3.125 1.563 6.25 455 0.52980.216 0.1625 3.125 1.563 3.125 456 3.769 1.56 0.5448 0.7813 0.7813 1.563457 5.295 3.678 0.4898 3.125 1.563 6.25 458 3.772 0.5323 0.1315 1.5630.7813 1.563 459 12.5 1.174 0.1717 1.563 0.3906 1.563 460 4.63 0.60340.1476 1.563 0.7813 1.563 461 50.43 42.1 4.766 3.125 1.563 6.25 4621.289 0.09535 0.2266 1.563 1.563 1.563 463 0.3254 0.1449 0.09096 0.78130.7813 1.563 464 1.836 0.2736 0.1975 1.563 0.7813 1.563 465 1.154 0.22280.1329 1.563 0.7813 1.563 466 0.9665 0.3586 0.1383 1.563 0.7813 1.563467 0.4367 0.04263 0.1197 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 468 0.5686 0.133 0.086880.7813 0.3906 3.125 469 0.554 0.1527 0.08684 3.125 1.563 3.125 4700.1342 0.04957 0.1101 1.563 0.7813 3.125 471 0.1114 0.03032 0.073371.563 1.563 3.125 472 0.8471 0.1143 0.189 0.7813 0.7813 0.7813 4730.3285 0.1357 0.1092 1.563 0.7813 1.563 474 0.5219 0.1045 0.1408 1.5630.7813 1.563 475 0.1297 0.06045 0.08695 1.563 0.7813 1.563 476 0.28090.2695 0.1214 0.7813 1.563 1.563 477 0.8424 0.2795 0.1321 0.7813 0.19531.563 478 0.6766 0.1594 0.09144 1.563 1.563 3.125 479 0.6641 0.22410.2994 0.7813 0.1953 1.563 480 0.3195 0.2272 0.2488 0.3906 0.1953 1.563481 0.2505 0.04553 0.1191 1.563 3.125 3.125 482 1.139 0.5373 0.33330.7813 0.1953 1.563 483 0.3297 0.09267 0.1153 0.7813 1.758 1.563 4840.2484 0.1023 0.1313 0.3906 0.1953 3.125 485 3.585 2.217 2.303 0.78130.1953 1.563 486 0.4218 0.1757 0.3214 0.7813 0.7813 1.563 487 0.80330.2744 0.5273 0.7813 0.3906 1.563 488 0.3552 0.2059 0.2104 0.1953 0.19531.563 489 0.5655 0.2459 0.2667 0.3906 0.3906 1.563 490 0.1759 0.04390.101 1.563 0.7813 3.125 491 0.2711 0.09392 0.1324 0.7813 0.1953 1.563492 0.5199 0.3048 0.2401 1.563 0.3906 3.125 493 0.4032 0.1885 0.17860.3906 0.3906 1.563 494 0.8078 0.2756 0.4829 1.563 0.7813 3.125 4950.3277 0.2152 0.3014 0.7813 0.1953 1.563 496 0.5762 0.1997 0.1749 0.78130.09766 1.563 497 0.6451 0.1314 0.2194 0.7813 0.3906 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Efflux

In order to assess the contribution of efflux to lack of whole cellinhibition of metallo-beta-lactamase inhibitors of Formula I, toolstrains were constructed. The strain background was Pseudomonasaeruginosa PAO1. A wild-type (MB5919) and an isogenic strain in whichmultiple efflux pumps have been disrupted genetically were used. The MBLimipenem beta-lactamase-1 (IMP-1), obtained from a clinical isolate wasintroduced into the strain pair by the following process:

Plasmid DNA (encoding IMP-1) was extracted from CL 5673 (IMP-1, P.aeruginosa clinical strain) by standard techniques. The plasmid DNA wastransformed into parental MB5919 (oprD+, efflux+, inducible AmpC) andMB5890 (oprD+, efflux−, inducible AmpC) isogenic strains byelectroporation. These transformed strains were plated ontocation-adjusted Muller-Hinton agar plates containing ceftazidime at 32μg/ml (MB5919) and 16 μg/ml (MB5890) to select for those cells in whichthe IMP-1-expressing plasmid was introduced successfully, resulting inresistance to ceftazidime. Agarose-gel electrophoresis of PCR productfor IMP-lfrom the successful transformants was used to compare tocontrol and to the original strain from which the plasmid was obtained,confirming transfer of the IMP-1 gene (data not shown).

Minimum inhibitory concentrations of sentinel antibiotics were performedto quality control the new strains. The imipenem MIC went updramatically, as expected, due to presence of the IMP-1, also meropenem(MEM) and ceftazidime (CAZ). The efflux+/− set behaved similarly withnon-BL antibiotics as they should with the efflux− strain exhibitingincreased sensitivity to chloramphenicol (CAM) and ciprofloxacin(Cipro).

The strain set was then used as a pair to determine the effect ofmetallo-β-lactamase inhibitors of Formula I on the MIC of imipenemand/or ceftazidime. A fixed concentration of antibiotic was included instandard microbroth MIC tests, usually at the CLSI (Clinical andLaboratory Standards Institute) breakpoint concentration. A fixed amountof a class A/C beta-lactamase inhibitor was also included to inhibit theresident Pseudomonas AmpC enzyme. A serial titration of themetallo-β-lactamase inhibitor was included and the concentration ofmetallo-β-lactamase inhibitor which restores susceptibility of thestrain to the included antibiotic was recorded. That concentration ofmetallo-β-lactamase inhibitor was then compared between the two strainsto determine the fold difference between the efflux+ (MB9798) andefflux− (MB9799) strains. This was taken as an indication of the extentto which the MBLi is subject to efflux.

ASSAY TABLE 2 Concentration of metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors of FormulaI which restores susceptibility of efflux + (MB9798) and efflux −(MB9799) strains to imipenem at 2 μg/mL in the presence of a class A, C,D serine β-lactamase inhibitor closely related to relebactam. In theTable below, Efflux ratio is the ratio MITC95 PA_9798/MITC95 PA_9799 P.aeruginosa P. aeruginosa expressing expressing IMP-1, efflux + IMP-1,efflux − EX. (MB9798) (MB9799) Efflux No. MITC95 μM MITC95 μM ratio 10.5573 0.8542 0.65 2 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 3 3.125 1.563 2.00 4 1.563 1.5631.00 5 1.781 0.8906 2.00 6 1.563 1.563 1.00 7 25 1.563 15.99 8 1.5631.563 1.00 9 0.3906 0.7813 0.50 10 0.7656 0.7656 1.00 11 0.3906 0.39061.00 12 0.375 0.5 0.75 13 12.5 6.25 2.00 14 3.125 3.125 1.00 15 12.512.5 1.00 16 100 6.25 16.00 17 12.5 6.25 2.00 18 3.125 3.125 1.00 196.25 6.25 1.00 20 6.25 6.25 1.00 21 1.563 1.563 1.00 22 1.563 1.563 1.0023 3.125 3.125 1.00 24 12.5 3.125 4.00 25 50 3.125 16.00 26 6.25 3.1252.00 27 12.5 6.25 2.00 28 12.5 3.125 4.00 29 50 3.125 16.00 30 1.5631.563 1.00 31 2.344 1.563 1.50 32 0.7813 1.563 0.50 33 12.5 3.125 4.0034 25 6.25 4.00 35 6.25 3.125 2.00 36 3.125 3.125 1.00 37 6.25 6.25 1.0038 3.125 3.125 1.00 39 50 3.125 16.00 40 50 3.125 16.00 41 25 3.125 8.0042 25 1.563 15.99 43 100 1.563 63.98 44 12.5 6.25 2.00 45 25 3.125 8.0046 0.7813 1.563 0.50 47 3.125 3.125 1.00 48 1.563 1.563 1.00 49 50 6.258.00 50 12.5 6.25 2.00 51 25 6.25 4.00 52 6.25 3.125 2.00 53 1.563 1.5631.00 54 6.25 3.125 2.00 55 3.125 3.125 1.00 56 1.563 1.563 1.00 57 3.1253.125 1.00 58 1.563 1.563 1.00 59 1.563 1.563 1.00 60 0.7813 1.563 0.5061 1.563 1.563 1.00 62 1.563 1.563 1.00 63 0.7813 1.563 0.50 64 3.1251.563 2.00 65 3.125 1.563 2.00 66 3.125 1.563 2.00 67 1.563 1.563 1.0068 3.125 1.563 2.00 69 0.7813 1.563 0.50 70 3.125 3.125 1.00 71 1.5631.563 1.00 72 73 0.7813 1.563 0.50 74 1.172 1.172 1.00 75 0.7813 0.78131.00 76 0.7813 1.563 0.50 77 0.7813 1.563 0.50 78 0.7813 1.563 0.50 790.7813 1.563 0.50 80 1.563 1.563 1.00 81 0.7813 1.563 0.50 82 3.125 6.250.50 83 0.7813 1.563 0.50 84 1.563 1.563 1.00 85 1.563 1.563 1.00 860.7813 1.563 0.50 87 0.7813 1.563 0.50 88 1.563 3.125 0.50 89 1.5631.563 1.00 90 0.7813 1.563 0.50 91 1.563 1.563 1.00 92 25 6.25 4.00 933.125 3.125 1.00 94 1.563 1.563 1.00 95 1.563 1.563 1.00 96 3.125 3.1251.00 97 1.563 1.563 1.00 98 0.7813 1.042 0.75 99 25 3.125 8.00 100 2006.25 32.00 101 3.125 3.125 1.00 102 0.7813 1.563 0.50 103 3.125 1.5632.00 104 3.125 1.563 2.00 105 1.563 1.563 1.00 106 12.5 3.125 4.00 1076.25 1.563 4.00 108 1.563 1.563 1.00 109 0.7813 1.563 0.50 110 1.5631.563 1.00 111 0.7813 1.563 0.50 112 1.563 1.563 1.00 113 1.563 1.5631.00 114 3.125 3.125 1.00 115 3.125 3.125 1.00 116 0.7813 1.563 0.50 1171.563 1.563 1.00 118 12.5 3.125 4.00 119 0.7813 1.563 0.50 120 0.78131.563 0.50 121 12.5 3.125 4.00 122 3.125 1.563 2.00 123 1.563 1.563 1.00124 12.5 3.125 4.00 125 0.7813 1.563 0.50 126 0.7813 1.563 0.50 1271.563 1.563 1.00 128 6.25 6.25 1.00 129 12.5 3.125 4.00 130 0.7813 1.5630.50 131 12.5 0.7813 16.00 132 3.125 0.7813 4.00 133 6.25 0.7813 8.00134 25 1.563 15.99 135 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 136 1.563 0.7813 2.00 1370.7813 0.7813 1.00 138 1.563 1.563 1.00 139 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 140 1.5630.7813 2.00 141 1.563 1.563 1.00 142 1.563 1.172 1.33 143 0.7813 1.5630.50 144 3.125 3.125 1.00 145 0.3906 0.7813 0.50 146 0.3906 0.7813 0.50147 3.125 3.125 1.00 148 3.125 1.563 2.00 149 3.125 3.125 1.00 151 503.125 16.00 152 12.5 1.563 8.00 153 12.5 12.5 1.00 154 3.125 6.25 0.50155 6.25 1.281 4.88 156 12.5 6.25 2.00 157 1.781 0.4453 4.00 158 3.1250.8906 3.51 159 3.125 1.563 2.00 160 6.25 1.563 4.00 161 0.3993 0.51390.78 162 0.4271 0.4922 0.87 163 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 164 0.7813 0.78131.00 165 6.25 1.563 4.00 166 1.563 1.563 1.00 167 3.125 1.563 2.00 1680.3828 0.543 0.70 169 1.563 1.563 1.00 170 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 171 0.78131.563 0.50 172 0.3906 0.7813 0.50 173 1.563 1.563 1.00 174 1.563 1.5631.00 175 0.7813 1.563 0.50 176 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 177 0.7813 1.563 0.50178 1.563 1.563 1.00 179 3.125 1.563 2.00 180 0.3906 0.7813 0.50 1810.3906 0.7813 0.50 182 0.3438 0.4271 0.80 183 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 1840.7813 0.7813 1.00 185 0.3844 0.5906 0.65 186 1.563 0.7813 2.00 1870.3906 0.7813 0.50 188 0.7813 1.563 0.50 189 0.7813 1.563 0.50 1900.3906 0.7813 0.50 191 0.4453 0.4453 1.00 192 1.563 0.7813 2.00 1930.7813 0.7813 1.00 194 0.6875 0.8542 0.80 195 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 1960.7656 0.7656 1.00 197 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 198 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 1990.7813 1.432 0.55 200 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 201 0.7813 1.563 0.50 202 1.5631.563 1.00 203 0.7813 1.563 0.50 204 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 205 12.5 1.5638.00 206 3.125 1.563 2.00 207 3.125 1.563 2.00 208 3.125 3.125 1.00 2091.563 1.172 1.33 210 3.125 1.563 2.00 211 12.5 3.125 4.00 212 1.5631.563 1.00 213 3.125 1.563 2.00 214 12.5 1.563 8.00 215 1.563 1.563 1.00216 6.25 1.563 4.00 217 12.5 1.563 8.00 218 25 1.563 15.99 219 1.5631.563 1.00 220 6.25 1.563 4.00 221 1.563 1.563 1.00 222 1.563 1.563 1.00223 1.563 0.7813 2.00 224 1.563 0.7813 2.00 225 1.563 1.563 1.00 2266.25 3.125 2.00 227 1.563 1.563 1.00 228 1.563 1.563 1.00 229 1.5633.125 0.50 230 1.563 1.563 1.00 231 1.563 1.563 1.00 232 1.563 0.78132.00 233 1.563 1.563 1.00 234 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 235 0.7813 1.563 0.50236 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 237 0.7813 1.563 0.50 238 3.125 0.7813 4.00 2396.25 0.7813 8.00 240 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 241 0.651 0.7813 0.83 242 0.78130.7813 1.00 243 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 244 1.563 0.7813 2.00 245 1.563 1.5631.00 246 1.563 0.7813 2.00 247 1.563 0.7813 2.00 248 0.7813 0.7813 1.00249 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 250 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 251 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 2520.418 0.6133 0.68 253 1.563 0.7813 2.00 254 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 255 1.5630.7813 2.00 256 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 257 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 258 0.78130.7813 1.00 259 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 260 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 261 0.78130.7813 1.00 262 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 263 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 264 3.1250.7813 4.00 265 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 266 0.3906 0.7813 0.50 267 0.78130.7813 1.00 268 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 269 3.125 1.563 2.00 270 1.563 1.5631.00 271 0.7813 1.563 0.50 272 1.563 0.7813 2.00 273 0.7813 0.7813 1.00274 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 275 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 276 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 2770.7813 0.7813 1.00 278 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 279 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 2800.3906 0.7813 0.50 281 3.125 1.563 2.00 282 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 2830.7813 0.7813 1.00 284 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 285 0.3906 0.3906 1.00 2860.9766 0.7813 1.25 287 1.563 1.563 1.00 288 1.563 0.7813 2.00 289 1.5630.7813 2.00 290 0.7813 0.3906 2.00 291 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 292 0.78131.563 0.50 293 3.125 1.563 2.00 294 1.563 0.7813 2.00 295 0.7813 0.78131.00 296 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 297 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 298 0.3555 0.51560.69 299 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 300 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 301 0.7813 0.78131.00 302 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 303 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 304 0.3906 0.78130.50 305 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 306 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 307 0.7813 0.78131.00 308 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 309 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 310 0.7813 0.78131.00 311 1.563 1.563 1.00 312 1.563 1.563 1.00 313 3.125 1.563 2.00 3140.7813 0.7813 1.00 315 1.563 1.563 1.00 316 3.125 1.563 2.00 317 1.5633.125 0.50 318 1.563 1.563 1.00 319 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 320 1.563 0.78132.00 321 1.563 0.7813 2.00 322 0.651 0.7813 0.83 323 1.563 1.563 1.00324 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 325 1.563 0.7813 2.00 326 1.563 1.563 1.00 3271.563 0.7813 2.00 328 1.563 1.563 1.00 329 1.563 0.7813 2.00 330 1.5631.563 1.00 331 1.563 1.563 1.00 332 1.563 1.563 1.00 333 1.563 1.5631.00 334 1.563 0.7813 2.00 335 3.125 1.563 2.00 336 3.125 1.563 2.00 3370.7813 0.3906 2.00 338 6.25 1.563 4.00 339 6.25 1.563 4.00 340 6.251.563 4.00 341 1.563 0.7813 2.00 342 25 6.25 4.00 343 0.7813 0.7813 1.00344 1.563 0.7813 2.00 345 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 346 1.563 0.7813 2.00 3471.563 0.7813 2.00 348 3.125 0.7813 4.00 349 1.563 0.7813 2.00 350 0.78130.7813 1.00 351 1.563 0.7813 2.00 352 1.563 0.7813 2.00 353 1.563 0.78132.00 354 1.563 0.3906 4.00 355 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 356 0.7813 0.3906 2.00357 0.7813 0.3906 2.00 358 1.563 0.7813 2.00 359 1.563 0.7813 2.00 3601.563 1.563 1.00 361 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 362 3.125 1.563 2.00 363 3.1250.7813 4.00 364 3.125 1.563 2.00 365 1.563 0.7813 2.00 366 0.7813 0.78131.00 367 0.7813 1.563 0.50 368 1.563 1.563 1.00 369 1.563 1.563 1.00 3700.7813 0.7813 1.00 371 1.563 1.563 1.00 372 1.563 0.7813 2.00 373 1.5631.563 1.00 374 1.563 1.563 1.00 375 1.563 1.563 1.00 376 1.563 1.5631.00 377 1.563 0.7813 2.00 378 3.125 1.563 2.00 379 1.563 0.7813 2.00380 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 381 1.172 0.7813 1.50 382 1.563 1.563 1.00 3830.7813 0.7813 1.00 384 0.7813 1.563 0.50 385 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 3861.563 1.563 1.00 387 0.7813 1.563 0.50 388 1.563 3.125 0.50 389 1.5631.563 1.00 390 0.7813 1.563 0.50 391 1.563 1.563 1.00 392 1.563 3.1250.50 393 0.7813 1.042 0.75 394 3.125 1.563 2.00 395 1.563 0.7813 2.00396 0.7813 1.563 0.50 397 1.563 1.563 1.00 398 6.25 1.563 4.00 3990.7813 0.7813 1.00 400 1.563 0.7813 2.00 401 1.563 0.7813 2.00 4020.7813 0.7813 1.00 403 1.563 1.563 1.00 404 1.172 0.9766 1.20 405 2512.5 2.00 406 1.563 1.563 1.00 407 3.125 1.563 2.00 408 1.563 1.563 1.00409 1.563 1.563 1.00 410 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 411 1.563 1.563 1.00 4121.563 3.125 0.50 413 1.563 1.563 1.00 414 1.563 1.563 1.00 415 1.5631.563 1.00 416 3.125 3.125 1.00 417 1.563 0.7813 2.00 418 1.563 0.78132.00 419 1.563 0.7813 2.00 420 1.563 0.7813 2.00 421 1.563 0.7813 2.00422 1.563 0.7813 2.00 423 3.125 0.7813 4.00 424 1.563 1.563 1.00 4251.563 1.563 1.00 426 0.3906 0.7813 0.50 427 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 4280.7813 0.7813 1.00 429 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 430 1.563 1.563 1.00 431 12.51.563 8.00 432 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 433 1.563 0.7813 2.00 434 1.563 0.78132.00 435 3.125 1.563 2.00 436 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 437 1.563 0.7813 2.00438 6.25 3.125 2.00 439 6.25 1.563 4.00 440 1.563 0.7813 2.00 441 1.5630.7813 2.00 442 0.7813 1.563 0.50 443 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 444 1.563 1.5631.00 445 1.563 1.563 1.00 446 3.125 1.563 2.00 447 1.563 0.7813 2.00 4481.563 3.125 0.50 449 6.25 1.563 4.00 450 1.563 0.7813 2.00 451 1.5630.7813 2.00 452 6.25 1.563 4.00 453 3.125 1.563 2.00 454 3.125 1.5632.00 455 12.5 1.563 8.00 456 1.563 0.7813 2.00 457 50 1.563 31.99 4583.125 0.7813 4.00 459 3.125 1.563 2.00 460 3.125 1.563 2.00 461 12.53.125 4.00 462 1.563 0.7813 2.00 463 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 464 0.78130.7813 1.00 465 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 466 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 467 0.39060.7813 0.50 468 1.563 0.7813 2.00 469 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 470 1.5630.7813 2.00 471 3.125 0.7813 4.00 472 1.563 0.3906 4.00 473 0.78130.7813 1.00 474 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 475 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 476 0.78130.7813 1.00 477 1.563 0.7813 2.00 478 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 479 0.78130.7813 1.00 480 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 481 1.563 1.563 1.00 482 1.563 0.78132.00 483 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 484 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 485 6.25 0.7813 8.00486 1.563 0.7813 2.00 487 1.563 1.563 1.00 488 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 4891.563 0.7813 2.00 490 1.563 1.563 1.00 491 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 492 1.5631.563 1.00 493 0.3906 0.7813 0.50 494 3.125 1.563 2.00 495 0.7813 0.78131.00 496 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 497 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 498 0.7813 0.78131.00 499 0.7813 0.7813 1.00 500 1.563 1.563 1.00

Representative compounds of Formula I of the instant invention generallyhave a lower Pseudomonas efflux ratio than compounds in which the atomor linker at the C-6 position is a carbon or hydrogen instead of —SO₂ ⁻.

1. A compound of Formula I

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: X¹ is N or CH; X² is N or CH; Z is tetrazolyl, wherein Z is linked through a carbon to carbon bond to the six-membered core ring having X₁ and X₂; R^(A) is —(CH₂)_(n)-AryA1, —(CH₂)_(n)-HetA1, —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl, or —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl, wherein said —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkyl and —(CH₂)_(n)—C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl are optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 substituents independently selected from —NH₂, —OH, —F, and —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆alkyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from —F, —CF₃, —NR^(a)R^(b), and —OR^(a); R¹ is 1) —NH₂; 2) —NR^(a)—C ₁-C₆alkyl optionally substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents independently selected from: —F, —CF₃, C₁-C₆alkyl, —CH(NH₂)C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)OH, —(CH₂)₁₋₂NH₂, —NR^(a)(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂, —NR^(a)R^(b), —N⁺R^(a)R^(b)CH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OCH₃, —OR^(a), and —O(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂; 3) —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆alkyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from: —F, —CF₃, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)OH, —NR^(a)R^(b), —N⁺R^(a)R^(b)CH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OCH₃, —OR^(a), and —O(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂; 4) —NR^(a)(CH₂)_(n)—C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, wherein the C₃-C₆cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with —CH₂OH or —NH₂; 5) a nitrogen-linked 4-6 membered monocyclic heterocycloalkyl with 0, 1, or 2, additional heteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N, O and S, or a nitrogen-linked 6- to 10-membered bicyclic heterocycloalkyl with 0, 1, 2, or 3 additional heteroatom ring atoms selected from N, O and S wherein the bicyclic ring may be bridged, fused or spirocyclic, wherein the 4-6 membered monocyclic heterocycloalkyl and the 6- to 10-membered bicyclic heterocycloalkyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, independently selected from: —F, —NR^(a)R^(b), oxo, —(CH₂)₁₋₂OH, —CH₂NH₂, —SO₂CH₃, and C₁-C₆ alkyl and wherein a ring sulfur atom is optionally substituted with one or two oxo; 6) —NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-AryB1, wherein the C₁-C₃alkyl is optionally substituted with —NH₂; and 7) —NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-HetB1; AryA1 is an aromatic ring system selected from: 1) a 5-6 membered monocyclic ring with 0, 1, 2, or 3 heteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N, O, and S, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 substituents independently selected from: a) halogen, b) —C₁-C₆alkyl, c) —CN, d) —CH₂OH, e) —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), f) —C(O)NH(CH₂)₂₋₄NH₂ optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) and —(CH₂)_(n)OR^(a), g) —C(O)OR^(a), h) —(CH₂)_(p)NHR^(a) optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) or —OR^(a), i) —(CH2)_(p)NR^(a)C(═NH)NH₂, j) —NR^(a)C(O)C₁-C₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) or —OR^(a), k) —NR^(a)SO₂—C₁-C₆alkyl, l) —NR^(a)SO₂-cyclopropyl, m) —OR^(a), n) oxo, o) —SC₁-C₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) or —OR^(a); p) —SO₂R^(a), q) —SO₂NR^(a)R^(b), r) —SO₂NH-cyclopropyl, s) -AryA2, t) —(CH₂)_(n)NR^(a)AryA2, u) —C(O)NR^(a)HetA2 and v) -HetA2, and 2) an 8- to 10-membered bicyclic ring with 1, 2, 3 or 4 heteroatom ring atoms selected from N, O and S, wherein an S atom optionally has one or two oxo substituents and a N atom is optionally in the form of an N-oxide, and wherein the ring is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from a) halogen; b) C₁-C₆alkyl optionally substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b), —F and —OR^(a); c) —(CH₂)_(n)CF₃; d) —C(═NH)NH₂; e) —CN; f) —C(O)CF₃; g) —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b); h) —C(O)NHCH₂C(O)OR^(a); i) —C(O)NH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂, j) —C(O)OR^(a); k) —NR^(a)R^(b); l) —NHCH₂SO₃H; m) —(CH₂)_(n)NHC(═NH)NH₂; n) —NHC(O)C₁-C₆alkyl; o) —NHC(O)NH₂; p) —NHC(O)OR^(a); q) —NHSO₂CH₃; r) —OR^(a); s) oxo; t) —SO₂R^(a), u) —CH₂-phenyl-OCH₃; and v) -HetA2; HetA1 is dihydrothiopyranyl or tetrahydropyranyl; AryA2 is a 5-6-membered aromatic monocyclic ring with 1, 2, or 3 heteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N, N as a quaternary salt, and S, or 4 N ring atoms, optionally substituted with —CH₂OH, —COOH, —CONH₂, —C(O)OC₁-C₆alkyl, and —(CH₂)_(p)NHR^(a) optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from —NR^(a)R^(b) and —OR^(a); HetA2 is a 4-6-membered saturated monocyclic ring with 1 or 2 heteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N, O and S, wherein the S is optionally substituted with two oxo groups, and wherein the ring is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from C₁-C₆alkyl, —CN, —OH, and oxo; AryB1 is an aromatic ring selected from: 1) a 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring with 0, 1, 2, or 3 N ring atoms, optionally substituted with 1 substituent selected from —CF₃, C₁-C₆ alkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂ and —OCH₃; or 2) a 9-membered bicyclic ring with 2 N ring atoms; HetB1 is a saturated ring selected from: 1) a 4-6 membered saturated monocyclic ring with 1 or 2 heteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N, O and S, wherein a N ring atom is optionally in the form of a quaternary amine, wherein the S is substituted with two oxo groups, and wherein the ring is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from —F, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ hydroxyalkyl, —C(O)OR^(a), —(CH₂)_(k)NR^(a)R^(b), —OR^(a), and oxo; or 2) a 6-10-membered bicyclic ring with 1 or 2 heteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N and O, optionally substituted with —OH or —NH₂, wherein the bicyclic ring is bridged or fused; R^(a) and R^(b) are independently H or C₁-C₆ alkyl; k is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; each n is independently 0 or 1; and each p is independently 0, 1, 2, or
 3. 2. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X¹ and X² are CH.
 3. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having the Formula IA

wherein: R^(A) is AryA1, C₄-C₆cycloalkyl, or C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl, wherein said C₄-C₆cycloalkyl and C₄-C₆cycloalkenyl are optionally substituted with —NH₂ or NHC(O)(CH₂)₁₋₃NH₂; AryA1 is an aromatic ring system selected from: 1) a 5-6 membered monocyclic ring with 0, 1, or 2 heteroatom ring atoms independently selected from N and S, optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from: a) F, b) —C₁-C₆ alkyl, c) —CN, d) —CH₂OH, e) —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), f) —C(O)NH(CH₂)₂₋₄NH₂, g) —C(O)OR^(a), h) —(CH₂)_(n)NHR^(a), i) —NHC(═NH)NH₂; j) —NHC(O)CH₃; k) —NR^(a)SO₂—C₁-C₆alkyl, l) —NHSO₂-cyclopropyl, m) —OR^(a), n) —SO₂NR^(a)R^(b), o) —SC₁-C₆alkyl, p) —SO₂NH-cyclopropyl, q) -AryA2, r) —(CH₂)_(n)NR^(a)AryA2, s) —C(O)NR^(a)HetA2 and t) -HetA2, and 2) a 8- to 10-membered bicyclic ring with 1, 2, 3 or 4 heteroatom ring atoms selected from N, O and S, wherein an S atom is optionally substituted with one or two oxo substituents and a N atom is optionally in the form of an N-oxide, and wherein the ring is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from F, C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CH₂CF₃, —CF₂CH₂NH₂, —CF₃, —C(═NH)NH₂, —CH(NH₂)CH₃, —CN, —C(O)CF₃, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)NHCH₂C(O)OR^(a), —C(O)OR^(a), —(CH₂)₀₋₂NR^(a)R^(b), —NHC(O)CH₃, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHC(O)OR^(a), —NHCH₂SO₃H, —NHSO₂CH₃, —OR^(a), oxo, —CH₂-phenyl-OCH₃, and -HetA2; and all other variables are defined in claim
 1. 4. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R^(A) is AryA1.
 5. The compound of claim 4, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R^(A) is:

wherein:

indicates the point of attachment to the rest of the compound, and R^(D) is F, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂-C₄alkyl-NH₂, —NHR^(a) or —(CH₂)_(x)NHR^(a), each x is independently 0, 1, or 2, and n is 0 or
 1. 6. The compound of claim 4, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein AryA1 is 1) pyridyl optionally substituted with —NH₂, 2) benzoimidazolyl substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from F, —CH₃ and —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂; or 3) benzothiazolyl substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from —CH₃ and —(CH₂)_(n)NH₂.
 7. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹ is: 1) —NH₂; 2) —NR^(a)—C₁-C₆alkyl optionally substituted with 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents independently selected from —F, —CF₃, C₁-C₆alkyl, —CH(NH₂)C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b), —C(O)OH, —(CH₂)₁₋₂NH₂, —NR^(a)R^(b), —N⁺R^(a)R^(b)CH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OCH₃, —OR^(a), —NR^(a)(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂, and —O(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂; 3) —NR^(a)(CH₂)_(n)—C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, wherein the C₃-C₆cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with —CH₂OH or —NH₂; 4) —NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-AryB1, wherein the C₁-C₃alkyl is optionally substituted with —NH₂; and 5) —NR^(a)—(C ₁-C₃ alkyl)_(n)-HetB1.
 8. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹ is: —NH₂, —NH-HetB1 optionally substituted with —NH₂, or —NH—C₂-C₃alkylNH₂, optionally substituted with —CH₃, —OH or —NH₂.
 9. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having the Formula IB:

wherein: AryA1 is an aromatic ring system selected from: 1) a 5-6 membered monocyclic ring with 0 or 1 N ring atoms substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from F, —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —CONH—C₂₋₄alkyl-NH₂, or —NHR^(a); or 2) a 9-membered bicyclic ring with 2 heteroatom ring atoms selected from N and S, wherein the ring is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from F, C₁-C₆ alkyl, and —(CH₂)_(x)NR^(a)R^(b); R¹ is 1) —NH₂; 2) —NR^(a)—C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 F substituents and optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from —CF₃, —CH(NH₂)C(O)NH₂; —C(O)NR^(a)R^(b); —C(O)OH; —NR^(a)(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂, —NR^(a)R^(b), —N⁺R^(a)R^(b)CH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OCH₃, —OR^(a), and —O(CH₂)₂₋₃NH₂; 3) —NR^(a)(CH₂)_(n)—C₃-C₆cycloalkyl, wherein the C₃-C₆cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with —CH₂OH or —NH₂; 4) —NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-AryB1; and 5) —NR^(a)—(C₁-C₃alkyl)_(n)-HetB1; R^(a) and R^(b) are H or —CH₃; and x is 0, 1 or
 2. 10. (canceled)
 11. A compound of claim 1 having the structure

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 12. A zwitterion of the compound of claim
 11. 13. A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a compound according to claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 14. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 13, which further comprises an effective amount of a beta-lactam antibiotic.
 15. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 14, which further comprises an effective amount of one or more beta-lactamase inhibitor compounds.
 16. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 15, wherein the composition comprises a beta-lactamase inhibitor compound selected from the group consisting of: relebactam, avibactam, vaborbactam, tazobactam, sulbactam, and clavulanic acid.
 17. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 16, wherein the beta-lactamase inhibitor compound is tazobactam and the beta-lactam antibiotic is ceftolozane.
 18. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 16, wherein the beta-lactamase inhibitor compound is relebactam.
 19. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 14, wherein the beta-lactam antibiotic is selected from the group consisting of imipenem, ertapenem, meropenem, doripenem, biapenem, panipenem, ticarcillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin, azlocillin, mezlocillin, ticarcillin, cefoperazone, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, cefipime, ceftolozane, and ceftazidime.
 20. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 14, wherein the beta-lactam antibiotic is imipenem.
 21. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 20, further comprising cilastatin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 22. A method for inhibiting beta-lactamase in a subject which comprises administering to the subject {4} an effective amount of a compound according to claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally in combination with a beta-lactam antibiotic.
 23. A method for treating a bacterial infection which comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combination with a beta-lactam antibiotic.
 24. (canceled)
 25. The method of claim 23, wherein the beta-lactam antibiotic is selected from the group consisting of imipenem, ertapenem, meropenem, doripenem, biapenem, panipenem, ticarcillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin, carbenicillin, piperacillin, azlocillin, mezlocillin, ticarcillin, cefoperazone, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, cefipime, ceftolozane, and ceftazidime.
 26. The method of claim 23, wherein the beta-lactam antibiotic is imipenem.
 27. A method for treating a bacterial infection which comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a therapeutically effective amount of imipenem, cilastatin, and relebactam.
 28. The method of claim 23, wherein the bacterial infection is due to Pseudomonas spp., Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., Escherichi spp., Morganella spp., Citrobacter spp., Serratia, spp. or Acintetobacter spp. 